Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Royal Columbian HospitalJoin to apply for the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Royal Columbian Hospital role at Fraser Health Authority.SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $53.31 - $66.63 / hour.Job SummaryAre you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills? We have the perfect Full Time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our NICU team at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, BC.Who are we?We are a collaboration of four premier health employers Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence and Vancouver Coastal Health and provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence for patients, residents and clients, investing in professional development and creating an environment to advance your career.As a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, you will work to provide the following services to our patients and colleagues:Consult with internal and external health care professionals on the application of advanced theory to delivery of pharmaceutical care.Provide clinical direction on complex cases using evidence-based evaluations of drug therapies and patient histories.Participate in patient education and discharge consultations and provide recommendations in planning and treatment assessment policies and procedures.Assist in the development of drug therapy guidelines for individual disease conditions.Identify and initiate clinical drug research.Prepare items such as case studies and articles for submission to professional journals.Conduct pharmacological education or in-service sessions.Represent the department on multidisciplinary care committees and at external events.Additionally, we rely on your expertise to ensure pharmacists have current information to validate prescriptions and identify safety concerns.To join us you will need:Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program.Post-graduate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.One (1) year's pharmacy experience in the designated specialty area.Here’s what we have for you:A career in a fast-growing organization with professionals who are eminent in their fields.Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits.We invite you to apply and join Fraser Health’s diverse team.One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.Detailed OverviewThe Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator and researcher in a designated specialty area. Provides consultation services to internal and external health care professionals and applies advanced theory to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Develops and evaluates clinical, education and research activities within the designated specialty area, including teaching to students and pharmacists, participation in Medication Use Evaluation, treatment policies, continuing education programs, literature reviews and clinical drug research.ResponsibilitiesProvides consultation services and applies advanced theory to assess, plan, implement and evaluate pharmaceutical care in the designated specialty area.Provides clinical direction on complex cases, including evidence-based drug therapy evaluation, attends patient rounds, reviews medication histories, provides drug information and discharge consultations, and makes recommendations per policies.Ensures quality assurance programs and adheres to departmental guidelines; conducts audits and implements corrective actions; participates in quality improvement activities and prepares reports as required.Provides academic teaching to students and residents; coordinates teaching activities with university programs.Identifies and initiates clinical drug research, coordinating research activities and disseminating findings.Conducts pharmacological education/in-service sessions and orientation for staff.Participates in formulary decisions and policy-making through relevant committees and documentation.Plans, implements and evaluates cost-effective therapy programs and policy standards for the designated area.Represents the department on multidisciplinary committees and at external events.Provides direct pharmaceutical care to patients, identifies and resolves drug-related problems, and educates patients and families about medications.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCurrent registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Certificate of completion of year 1 and year 2 of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program accredited by the CPRB, supplemented by two years of hospital pharmacy experience including one year in the designated specialty area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Designated Specialty AreasAnticoagulationBone Marrow TransplantCardiac RehabilitationCardiac SurgeryCardiologyCritical Care - AdultsCritical Care - NeonatesCritical Care - PediatricsEmergencyEndocrinologyGeriatricsInfectious DiseasesInternal MedicineMaternal/FetalMental Health & Substance UseNephrologyNeurology/NeurosurgeryOncologyPain & Spinal CordPalliative/End of Life CarePediatricsRehabilitationSolid Organ TransplantSurgerySkills And AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication, including presentingAbility to establish relationships with health care professionals, patients and the publicCoaching, mentoring, teaching and facilitating learningEstablish curricula and evaluate clinical rotationsIndependently recommend and monitor pharmacotherapeutic plansUse focused physical assessment to evaluate drug efficacy and toxicityRetrieve and evaluate drug literature to support care pathways and medication use evaluationsPlan, lead and coordinate project teamsConduct clinical research and publish projectsEstablish workload priorities with othersOperate related equipmentPhysical ability to perform dutiesAbout Fraser HealthFraser Health is a major health system serving over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia.We are committed to diversity, inclusion and culturally safe care, with a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.Important: Recruitment scam warningWe will never ask for money or payment, or request you to download or install an app during our recruitment process. 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