Posted 4 months ago
Professional Practice Leader | Pharmacy Services
@ Interior Health Authority
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a Professional Practice Leader for Pharmacy Services at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC. The role combines administrative leadership of the pharmacy department (budgeting, supervision, planning, labour relations) with professional leadership that aligns practice with regulatory standards and provides clinical guidance. It is a permanent full-time position, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, with travel to 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Salmon Arm.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee pharmacy department administration, planning and budgeting
- Supervise staff and advise on workload, labour relations and personnel
- Ensure compliance with institutional and College of Pharmacists of BC standards
- Provide clinical guidance and advance pharmaceutical care
- Collaborate with regional pharmacy, physician and nursing leaders
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized College of Pharmacy
- Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC
- Departmental Management Program Certificate (CHA or HDM) or equivalent
- Five years of hospital pharmacy experience
- Two years of related management experience
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Pharmacy |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | College of Pharmacists of BC registration, CHA Departmental Management Program Certificate, HDM Departmental Management Program Certificate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,354 |
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Interior Health is seeking a Professional Practice Leader | Pharmacy Services to join our Shuswap Lake General Hospital Pharmacy Team in Salmon Arm, 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!
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
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
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
The Professional Practice Leader | Pharmacy, is responsible for both administrative and professional leadership within the Pharmacy department. Administratively, this position oversees the department's administration, supervision, planning, and budgeting, reporting directly to the Manager (or designate) and advising on budgets, workload, labour relations, and personnel matters. The Professional Practice Leader - Pharmacy ensures compliance with all institutional and College of Pharmacists of BC regulations, policies, and procedures.
Professionally, this position ensures that Pharmacy standards align with regulatory and accrediting body standards and relevant legislation. Provides clinical guidance to Pharmacy staff, advancing pharmaceutical care within the hospital. This role is pivotal in supporting departmental and regional pharmacy initiatives through collaboration with local and regional pharmacy leaders, physicians, and nursing leaders to achieve overall goals and objectives.
This is a Permanent Full Time (1.00) opportunity, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00.
* There is travel associated with this position to - 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Salmon Arm *
About this Location
Situated along the shores of Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm offers a perfect blend of small-town warmth and natural beauty. With a lively downtown area full of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, the town has everything you need for a vibrant, community-focused lifestyle. It’s also known for its bustling farmers' market and annual events like the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, making it a hub for local culture and entertainment.
Salmon Arm is ideal for families, with excellent schools, parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures. From hiking and boating on Shuswap Lake to winter sports at nearby resorts, the town offers year-round recreation. With its welcoming atmosphere and variety of activities, Salmon Arm is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!
Qualfications
Graduate of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized College of Pharmacy;
Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC;
Successful completion of Departmental Management Program Certificate CHA or HDM or equivalent course; and
Minimum of five years hospital pharmacy experience and two years’ related management experience.
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