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Professional Practice Leader - Pharmacy

Job ID0F-37-61-6D-AC-25
CompanyInterior Health Authority
LocationKelowna
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2018-10-24
Posted Until2019-04-22
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryHealth Care
Description
We are seeking a Professional Practice Leader to join our Vernon Jubilee Hospital Pharmacy Team; someone who wishes to work at the leading edge of healthcare and advance their career.

Located in Vernon, between Kelowna and Kamloops, Vernon Jubilee Hospital offers services including core physician specialties, 24 hour emergency and trauma services, acute and obstetrical care. VJH is responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout its service area and has an operating capacity of 182 acute beds. VJH Pharmacy is also a BC Cancer Oncology Network site providing outpatient oncology pharmacy services to patients in the North Okanagan.

The Professional Practice Leader is accountable for the administration, supervision, planning and budgeting of the Pharmacy department. As the successful applicant, you will report to the Manager for administrative matters and will advise on budgets, workload, labour relations and personnel. You will also be responsible for interpreting and implementing all institutional and College of Pharmacists of BC regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to Pharmacy. You will be responsible for ensuring that standards for Pharmacy are consistent with regulatory, accrediting body standards and relevant legislation as well as provide clinical guidance to the Pharmacy staff practicing in the hospital in advancing pharmaceutical care.

This is an opportunity to support departmental and regional pharmacy initiatives through collaboration with local and regional pharmacy leaders, physicians, and nursing leaders to achieve overall goals and objectives.

Join our team as we build clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and dedication! At Interior Health we provide room-to-grow and the opportunity to make a significant, personal contribution to the lives of others. If you seek the peace and tranquility of rural living, you’ll find it within the beautiful, natural setting of the Interior of British Columbia!

We Offer:
• A work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical pharmacy skills.
• Access to many clinical resources, including clinical pharmacy specialist support for all pharmacists.
• Continuous educational opportunities.
• Interdisciplinary environments where patients are at the centre of care.
• 100 percent employer paid comprehensive benefits’ package and pension plan.
• A balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Come and join us! Our focus is on giving people room to grow, to make an impact in the lives of others.
Credentials• Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC
Education Requirements• Graduate of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized College of Pharmacy
• Successful completion of Departmental Management Program Certificate CHA or HDM or equivalent course.
Experience• Minimum of five years hospital pharmacy experience and two years’ related management experience.
LanguagesEnglish
How To Applyhttps://jobs.interiorhealth.ca/job/vernon/professional-practice-leader-pharmacy/602/9456148