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Staff Pharmacist

@ Island Health

Campbell River, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Staff Pharmacist to provide drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments and patient counselling. The role reports to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator and requires licensing by, or eligibility for licensing by, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide drug distribution
  • Give basic drug information
  • Make medication dosage adjustments
  • Counsel patients

Requirements summary:

  • Licensed by, or eligible for licensing by, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

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Employer posting date
2025-11-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

DepartmentPharmacy
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high

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Island Health

FieldValue
Company size10001+
Open jobs on Jobsy1,257
Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate, the Staff Pharmacist provides drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments and patient counseling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Licensed by, or eligible for Licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal and professional working relationships with patients/clients and staff.
  • Ability to exercise tact, good judgment.
  • Ability to foster and promote good public relations.
  • Ability to physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment, including a computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1618.pdf

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