Staff Pharmacist

Close Date Jun. 19 2026 Location Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730 -1600, 0830-1700 and as per operational needs Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $54.49 - $68.10 Paid FTE 1 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Sep. 24 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Feb. 25 2028 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration

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 Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA