Clinical Pharmacist - Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge

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

Ridge Meadows Hospital , located in

Maple Ridge, 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 in creating an environment where you can advance your career.As a Clinical Pharmacist you will work to provide the following services to our patients: Individualized pharmacotherapy Counselling patients about their medication therapy Work in collaboration with physicians, and other health care providers to develop, implement and monitor therapeutic plansAssist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions Prepare and submit for publication in professional journals, case studies and articles that share new knowledge Acts as department resource person within your assigned area Participate in medication use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives and clinical drug trialsProvides mentorship and supervision to pharmacy students, residents and new staff Additionally, ensure that prescriptions are validated and dispensed accurately; address medication safety concerns, work with the health care team to resolve discrepancies and/or problems; document professional practice activities proficientlyQualifications

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 a minimum of supervision.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners, as well as 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 and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. 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 work force. We strive 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.Together, we are the heart of health care.

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