Clinical Pharmacist, Community Health Services
Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority
Date: 1 week ago
City: Nanaimo, BC
Contract type: Full time
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.
Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Programs, or designate, the Clinical Pharmacist, Community Health Services works collaboratively with the Seniors, End of Life and Home & Community Care teams, is responsible for practicing client centered care by identifying and resolving potential drug therapy problems in the community setting; provides medication counseling and drug information to clients and health care providers; conducts clinic sessions and/or home visits as required; and provides academic detailing to optimize prescribing practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Licensed by, or eligible for Licensing by, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency and three (3) years recent pharmacy practice experience, including community based practice or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1722.pdf
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.
Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Programs, or designate, the Clinical Pharmacist, Community Health Services works collaboratively with the Seniors, End of Life and Home & Community Care teams, is responsible for practicing client centered care by identifying and resolving potential drug therapy problems in the community setting; provides medication counseling and drug information to clients and health care providers; conducts clinic sessions and/or home visits as required; and provides academic detailing to optimize prescribing practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Licensed by, or eligible for Licensing by, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency and three (3) years recent pharmacy practice experience, including community based practice or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to identify and resolve drug therapy problems for elderly and palliative clients.
- Ability to apply clinical knowledge and evidence based decision-making.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Health Care Practitioners and care providers, as well as clients, family members, volunteers, and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to be self-directed, organized, to prioritize workload and consistently complete tasks with accuracy, precision and dependability.
- Ability to teach.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt pharmacy practice to a variety of community settings.
- Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position.
- Valid BC drivers license.
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1722.pdf
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