Clinical Pharmacist, Community Health Services

Close Date Jul. 3 2026 Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600h or as operationally required Days Off Weekend/Stats, Friday Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $54.49 - $68.10 Paid FTE .84 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 60 Planned Start Date Jul. 7 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent 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 (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Programs, or designate, the Clinical Pharmacist, Community Health Services works collaboratively with the Seniors, End of Life and Home & Community Care teams, is responsible for practicing client centered care by identifying and resolving potential drug therapy problems in the community setting; provides medication counseling and drug information to clients and health care providers; conducts clinic sessions and/or home visits as required; and provides academic detailing to optimize prescribing practices.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Licensed by, or eligible for Licensing by, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency and three (3) years recent pharmacy practice experience, including community based practice or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills And Abilities
• Ability to identify and resolve drug therapy problems for elderly and palliative clients.
• Ability to apply clinical knowledge and evidence based decision-making.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Health Care Practitioners and care providers, as well as clients, family members, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be self-directed, organized, to prioritize workload and consistently complete tasks with accuracy, precision and dependability.
• Ability to teach.