Clinical Pharmacist - Lions Gate Hospital

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Clinical Pharmacist - Lions Gate Hospital

Join to apply for the Clinical Pharmacist - Lions Gate Hospital role at Fraser Health Authority. Salary range is CAD $51.37 - $64.19 per hour.

Are you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills? We have a Regular Full-Time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at Lions Gate Hospital, located in North Vancouver, BC.

• Consult with physicians, nurses and other health care providers to develop and discuss therapeutic plans appropriate for each patient; ensure documentation is maintained in the patient health record.
• Individualize patient medication therapy by reviewing charts, lab results, and patient interactions; modify or develop therapeutic plans as needed.
• Provide patient medication counselling and educate patients and families on drug therapy.
• Assist in developing drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions; participate in medication use evaluations and quality improvement initiatives; contribute to clinical drug trials when applicable.
• Serve as department resource within the assigned area and mentor pharmacy students, residents and new staff.
• Validate prescriptions, resolve medication safety concerns, and document professional practice activities.

• 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.

• Broad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care; knowledge of evidence-based clinical pharmacy practice.
• Knowledge of medication use evaluation and research processes; ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with health practitioners, patients and families.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to operate related equipment and manage dispensing processes.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. We are committed to diversity, inclusivity and culturally safe care. Our team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers works to deliver high-quality healthcare and professional development opportunities.

We invite you to apply today and learn why Fraser Health is an exceptional place to work. One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.

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