Professional Practice Leader - Pharmacy

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking a Professional Practice Leader to join the Pharmacy Team at Kelowna General 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.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive.

What Will You Work On?
The Professional Practice Leader - Pharmacy, is responsible for both administrative and professional leadership within the Pharmacy department. Administratively, this position oversees the department's administration, supervision, planning, and budgeting, reporting directly to the Manager (or designate) and advising on budgets, workload, labour relations, and personnel matters. The Professional Practice Leader - Pharmacy ensures compliance with all institutional and College of Pharmacists of BC regulations, policies, and procedures.

Professionally, this position ensures that Pharmacy standards align with regulatory and accrediting body standards and relevant legislation. Provides clinical guidance to Pharmacy staff, advancing pharmaceutical care within the hospital. This role is pivotal in supporting departmental and regional pharmacy initiatives through collaboration with local and regional pharmacy leaders, 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:
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is our biggest hospital and most diverse pharmacy. KGH Pharmacy has a dedicated team who collaborate with departments throughout the hospital and sites across our region, to deliver innovative pharmacy services utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

The vibrant city of Kelowna offers so much to enjoy! Vineyards, orchards, golfing, hundreds of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and a diverse arts and culture scene situated on stunning Okanagan Lake and not forgetting multiple winter resorts right on our doorstep. Live, work and play where others only vacation.

Care Lives Here. Apply today!

Qualfications
• Graduate of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized College of Pharmacy;
• Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC;
• Successful completion of Departmental Management Program Certificate CHA or HDM or equivalent course; and
• Minimum of five years hospital pharmacy experience and two years’ related management experience.