Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Royal Columbian Hospital
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $60.98 - $76.21 / hour
Are you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills? We have the perfect Full‑Time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our team at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, BC.
We are a collaboration of four premier health employers – Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence, and Vancouver Coastal Health – that provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence for patients, residents and clients. We are committed to investing in professional development and creating an environment where you can advance your career.
Role Overview- Consult with internal and external health care professionals on the application of advanced theory to the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
- Provide clinical direction on complex cases using evidence‑based evaluations of drug therapies and patient medical histories.
- Participate in patient education and discharge consultations, providing recommendations in the planning and treatment assessment policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions.
- Identify and initiate clinical drug research.
- Prepare case studies and articles for submission to professional journals.
- Conduct pharmacological education or in‑service sessions.
- Represent the department on multidisciplinary care committees, and at external events.
Additionally, we would rely on your expertise to ensure that our pharmacists have the most current information as they perform vital works such as validating prescriptions and identifying safety concerns.
Required Qualifications- Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
- Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program.
- Post‑graduate Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- One (1) year of pharmacy experience in the designated specialty area.
- Career growth in a fast‑growing, exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.
- Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.
Working within a collaborative team environment, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher in a designated specialty area. The role provides consultation services to internal and external health care professionals and applies advanced theory to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate pharmaceutical care delivery. The Specialist develops, plans, organizes, and evaluates clinical, educational, and research activities, including teaching undergraduates, graduates, and pharmacists, and participating in medication use evaluation programs, treatment policies, continuing education, literature reviews, and clinical drug research initiatives.
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