Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Defined Practice Area

Job title:

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Defined Practice Area

Company

Island Health

Job description

Close DateNov. 29 2024LocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital – Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0800-1600h or as operationally requiredDays OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$53.31 – $66.63Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75.00Planned Start DateNov. 25 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn 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 ExperienceLicensed 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 DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsThis Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) will be providing direct patient care to clients and patients serviced through Centre Island Mental Health Services. This CPS will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives at a local and regional level.Additional ClausesThis position is eligible for up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today!

Expected salary

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:16:44 GMT

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