Pharmacist

Position Summary
Join the Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) Pharmacy Team as a casual Pharmacist I, where you’ll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of healthcare and advance your career.

Your Role:
In this role, you'll provide essential distribution pharmacy services, including interpreting and assessing medication orders/prescriptions for therapeutic suitability, ensuring medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed or compounded, and maintaining complete dispensing records.

Your responsibilities will include communicating with physicians, patients, and other healthcare team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution. You will provide instructions on proper use, administration, storage, and disposal of medications, and inform patients about potential side effects. Additionally, you will participate in medication use evaluation projects, implement dispensary-based medication safety initiatives, contribute to quality control activities, and engage in clinical drug trials. Utilizing a computerized medication information system, you will ensure compliance with legal, professional, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards. You will also assess prescriptions for therapeutic suitability by referencing standardized texts, interpreting laboratory data, and reviewing patient-specific demographics.

Why Vernon?
Nestled in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, Vernon offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant community life. Enjoy year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the stunning Okanagan Lake. Vernon is also known for its rich cultural scene, local wineries, and family-friendly atmosphere. Living and working in Vernon provides a balanced lifestyle with a strong sense of community.

Position Information:
If you're seeking casual employment, this opportunity allows for flexible work hours (0 - 37.5 hours per week). Joining as a casual employee opens doors to internal postings, including permanent part-time or full-time positions.

Come and join us! Our focus is on giving people room to grow and making an impact in the lives of others. 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.