Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Defined Practice Area
Apply NowCompany: Island Health
Location: Nanaimo, BC V9R 6P5
Description:
Close Date
Apr. 25 2025
Location
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites may be required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0800-1600h or as operationally required
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$53.31 - $66.63
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
May. 20 2025
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Required for Professional Registration
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working within a collaborative, patient-centered, team environment, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator and researcher in a defined practice area. Provides consultation services to individuals and groups both within and outside the organization. Applies advanced clinical knowledge to assess, design, implement and evaluate medication use initiatives, research, training programs and the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. An accredited post-baccalaureate PharmD from a Canadian University or an accredited Year Two Pharmacy Residency PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of clinical pharmacy practice experience including one year experience related to the defined practice area OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD650.pdf
Additional information for applicants
This Mental Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will focus on patient care, practice supports, and medication systems in support of Central/North Island.
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Health Science Professionals
Affiliation/Union
HSA
Apr. 25 2025
Location
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites may be required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0800-1600h or as operationally required
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$53.31 - $66.63
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
May. 20 2025
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Required for Professional Registration
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working within a collaborative, patient-centered, team environment, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator and researcher in a defined practice area. Provides consultation services to individuals and groups both within and outside the organization. Applies advanced clinical knowledge to assess, design, implement and evaluate medication use initiatives, research, training programs and the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. An accredited post-baccalaureate PharmD from a Canadian University or an accredited Year Two Pharmacy Residency PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of clinical pharmacy practice experience including one year experience related to the defined practice area OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated proficiency and achievement in clinical pharmacy practice.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and ability in the care of patients within area of specialty.
- Ability to establish curricula and conduct performance evaluations for clinical rotations within assigned area.
- Ability to retrieve and evaluate drug literature to support the development of clinical care pathways and medication use evaluations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to coach, mentor, teach, demonstrate techniques and facilitate learning within a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to recognize and deal with emergent situations.
- Ability to organize work, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, other health care providers and community agencies.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
- Ability to promote and foster good public relations.
- Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD650.pdf
Additional information for applicants
This Mental Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will focus on patient care, practice supports, and medication systems in support of Central/North Island.
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Health Science Professionals
Affiliation/Union
HSA