Specialty Community Pharmacist

Role and Facility Information

Island Health is hiring a part-time Clinical Pharmacist, Community Health Services at Nanaimo Health Centre.

As the Clinical Pharmacist, you will be supporting various Community Health Services programs such as Home Care, Seniors Outpatient Clinic and Geriatric Specialty Services. This position will optimize medications and provide integrated care for clients in their home.

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Programs, you will work collaboratively with the Seniors, End of Life and Home & Community Care teams, are responsible for practicing client centered care by identifying and resolving potential drug therapy problems in the community setting, and provide medication counseling and drug information to clients and health care providers. You will conduct clinic sessions and/or home visits as required, and provide academic detailing to optimize prescribing practices.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Wages: $51.37 - $64.19 hourly salary to start
• Employer-paid extended health benefits (including dental and disability coverage)
• Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000 may be available

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY

Licensed by, or eligible for Licensing by, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency, and three years recent pharmacy practice experience, including community based practice (or equivalent).

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