At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential pharmacy services and ensure accurate medication dispensing.
- Company: Join Interior Health, a leader in healthcare committed to diversity and well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, generous vacation, health benefits, and employer-paid training.
- Other info: Experience the vibrant lifestyle of Kelowna with outdoor adventures and a welcoming community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Pharmacist in BC; membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacist to join our Kelowna General Hospital Pharmacy Team in Kelowna, BC. If Pharmacy is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Employer Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
- Competitive wages
About the Job
Pharmacists are at the forefront of healthcare, providing essential pharmacy services. Duties include interpreting medication orders and prescriptions, assessing therapeutic suitability, and ensuring medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed, compounded, and labeled. You will communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve prescription issues, offer instructions on medication use, and participate in medication use evaluations, safety initiatives, quality control activities, and clinical drug trials. You will also ensure all activities comply with legal, professional, and departmental standards. This is a permanent part-time (0.74) opportunity working rotating day, evening and night shifts.
About this Location
Enjoy the stunning views of Okanagan Lake with beach days and water activities in the summer, and explore the nearby mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year. Kelowna is renowned for its world-class wineries, plus, the vibrant arts and culture scene and array of local restaurants and shops add to the city’s dynamic lifestyle. With endless outdoor adventures, fresh local flavors, and a welcoming community, Kelowna is the perfect place to live, work and explore.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.
Qualifications
Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia; and Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.
Pharmacist in Kelowna employer: Interior Health
Interior Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Located in the beautiful city of Kelowna, B.C., we offer a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement in the healthcare sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in a vibrant community.
