Pharmacist

Interior Health Authority

$80K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
  • Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists encouraged
  • Experience in dynamically fast-paced healthcare environments
  • Strong communication skills for patient and healthcare professional interactions
  • Ability to assess therapeutic suitability and resolve prescription issues

Responsibilities

  • Provide essential pharmacy services including interpreting medication orders
  • Assess therapeutic suitability of medications
  • Ensure accurate dispensing, compounding, and labeling of medications
  • Communicate with healthcare professionals and patients regarding prescriptions
  • Participate in medication use evaluations and safety initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with legal and professional standards

Benefits

  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Employer paid training and education opportunities
  • Generous Vacation Entitlement
  • Employer Paid Health Benefits
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Shift Premiums
  • Competitive wages
Full Job Description
Position Summary
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, apply today!

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 relief full-time (1.00) opportunity working rotating day, evening and night shifts until return of incumbent.
About this Location
Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a bustling city known for its stunning lake views, vineyards, and year-round outdoor recreation. Whether you're enjoying water activities on Okanagan Lake in the summer or skiing on nearby slopes in the winter, Kelowna offers something for every season.
The city boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, world-class wineries, and a variety of local restaurants and shops. With its blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant community, Kelowna is an ideal destination for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle with easy access to nature and amenities.

Qualfications
• 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.

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