Clinical Pharmacist - Holy Family Hospital

Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $54.49 - $68.10 / hour

Job Summary

Are you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills? We have the perfect part‑time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at Holy Family Hospital located in Vancouver, BC.

Who are we?

We are a collaboration of four premier health employers: Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health. We provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence for our clients. We are committed to investing in your professional development and creating an environment where you can advance your career.

Clinical Pharmacist Services

• Individualized pharmacotherapy
• Counselling patients about their medication therapy
• Work in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop, implement, and monitor therapeutic plans
• Assist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions
• Prepare and submit case studies and articles for publication in professional journals
• Act as department resource person within your assigned area
• Participate in medication use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical drug trials
• Provide mentorship and supervision to pharmacy students, residents, and new staff
• Ensure prescriptions are validated and dispensed accurately; resolve medication safety concerns and document professional practice activities proficiently

To Join Us You Will Need

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
• Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)

Here’s What We Have For You

• A career offering the opportunity to work in a fast‑growing, exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields
• A competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage

Detailed Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services, including individualization of patient medication therapy; patient medication counselling; consultation with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers; and assistance in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions. Provides support to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, contributes to professional journals, and acts as a department resource person. Performs drug distribution duties, validates prescriptions, identifies safety concerns, and documents all care activities.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans appropriate for each patient; ensure documentation is maintained in the patient health record.
• Individualize patient medication therapy through literature review, chart and laboratory review, and patient assessment.
• Provide patient medication counselling, explain procedures, and assess understanding.
• Assist in the development of drug therapy guidelines and monitor their effectiveness.
• Participate in ward rounds, program team meetings, and unit‑level pharmacy services.
• Act as department resource person, providing detailed drug information as needed.
• Contribute case studies and review articles to professional journals.
• Provide instruction and/or supervision to pharmacy students and residents.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, audits, and process recommendations.
• Perform drug distribution duties, including interpretation of medication orders and dispensing using a computerized system.
• Review prescriptions for therapeutic suitability and clarity.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution.
• Ensure medications are dispensed accurately and records are completed.
• Participate in medication use evaluation projects and maintain inventories.
• Participate in clinical drug trials and review adverse reaction cases.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives and quality control activities.
• Assist in staff meetings, committees, and other programs; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain records for narcotic and controlled drugs and departmental statistics.
• Prepare reports and maintain computerized files and spreadsheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Broad knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Knowledge of evidence‑based clinical pharmacy practice
• Knowledge of medication use evaluation
• Knowledge of research processes and methodology
• Knowledge of drug distribution processes in a hospital setting
• Ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners, patients, family members, and the public
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce, striving to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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