Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Critical Care

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Critical Care to join the Pharmacy Team at Royal Inland Hospital. This position is Relief Full Time (1.00 FTE) working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. This relief position will provide coverage until the return of the incumbent.

Effective November 22, 2024, the noted rate and classification on this posting will no longer be accurate. This position will be classified as P2BS, Wage Schedule N. The pay rate will be $53.31 to $66.63.

What Will You Work On?
The assigned Pharmacotherapy practice area for this position is Critical Care. Working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist acts as a clinical pharmacy resource by providing consultation services to internal and external health care professionals and organizations in the assigned pharmacotherapy practice area.

This position develops, plans, organizes and evaluates clinical programs, quality assurance activities, administrative support, teaching, and research activities, and provides and oversees the provision of pharmaceutical care of patients in the assigned pharmacotherapy practice area. This pharmacist will support departmental and regional pharmacy initiatives through collaboration with local and regional pharmacy leaders and managers, physicians, and nursing leaders to achieve overall goals and objectives.

How Will You Create Impact?
Embark on a journey with us as we redefine clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and unwavering dedication. Joining our IH team isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to challenge yourself professionally while relishing the vibrant community surrounding you.

How Will We Help You Grow?
We're committed to your growth. Enjoy a tailored orientation, immediate support from exceptional colleagues, and the chance to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patient-centric care is paramount. Continuous education opportunities await you, ensuring your professional development.

What We Offer:
We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Relocation Allowance

Who We Are:
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

About This Location:
Royal Inland Hospital’s (RIH) Pharmacy is our second largest hospital in the interior region. The Pharmacy consists of many generalist and specialist team members, who work collaboratively in a variety of disciplines to deliver innovative pharmacy services utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

Kamloops is known as a four-season adventure playground, where you can enjoy long hot summers and milder winters. With a population of 90,000 Kamloops offers all the amenities of a big city including great restaurants, shopping, businesses, wonderful parks and recreation facilities as well as easy access to spectacular winter sports at Sun Peaks.

Care Lives Here. Apply today!

Qualfications
• Current registration as a pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia;
• Certification of completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency program;
• Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or post graduate degree in clinical pharmacy from a recognized university program and at least 3 years recent hospital pharmacy experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, knowledge and experience; and
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is recommended.