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Pharmacist

Kelowna, BC
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Position Summary
We are seeking a Pharmacist I to join our Pharmacy Team at Kelowna General Hospital located in beautiful Kelowna, B.C. This is a relief part time (0.50FTE) opportunity working Monday to Friday day shifts from 10:00 to 14:00. This position does not require a hospital residency program.

The pay scale for this position is $51.37 - $64.19.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who wishes to work at the leading edge of healthcare and advance their career.

What will you work on?

As a staff Pharmacist you will provide distribution pharmacy services by performing duties such as:

• Interpreting medication orders/prescriptions, assessing prescriptions for therapeutic suitability and ensuring that medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed and/or compounded, labeled and that dispensing records are complete.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and/or other health care team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution.
• Provide instructions on proper use/administration, storage and/or disposal, and possible side effects of prescribed and self-selected medications.
• Participate in the collection of data for medication use evaluation projects; implementation of dispensary based medication safety initiatives, and quality control activities.
• Contributes to internal publications and participates in clinical drug trials in accordance with established standards and procedures.

How Will You Create Impact?

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, this position assesses and recommends individualized treatments. Acts as the primary resource for drug information, education and provides expert advice to health care professionals.

How will we help you grow?

We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support and access from excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care. We also offer continuous education opportunities and you work alongside within a very supportive Pharmacy team!

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you


• A work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical pharmacy skills
• Access to many clinical resources, including clinical pharmacy specialist support for all pharmacists
• Educational opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid vacation
• Relocation support of $7,850 for new employees who are relocating over 40km for this position
• Interdisciplinary environments where patients are at the centre of care
• A balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire

Join our team as we build clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and dedication! Apply Today!

Qualfications
• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.

Requirements

Level of education

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Work experience (years)

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Written languages

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Spoken languages

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