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Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia
Clinical Pharmacist · CA$54 - CA$68/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 111 posted pharmacy roles in British Columbia rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 50% above the British Columbia median for pharmacy roles.
Provide clinical pharmacy services.
Provide pharmaceutical care.
Identify and resolve drug therapy problems.
Apply clinical knowledge and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
Work with physicians, healthcare practitioners, patients, and family members.
Teach and provide pharmacy-related education.
Operate related equipment and standard computerized office software.
Organize and prioritize workload and complete tasks accurately
Close Date Sep. 4 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 0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0900-1700, 1000-1800, 1600-2400, OC 1800-0800h or as operationally required Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $54.49 - $68.10 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Oct. 13 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
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 and under the supervision of the Site and/or Clinical Coordinator, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care for the majority of the time.
Licensed by or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the employer's primary business language.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work in a self-directed, organized, accurate, precise, and dependable manner.
Ability to physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position
Market context
Clinical pharmacist demand in British Columbia is shaped by hospital and health-system staffing needs, with candidates typically competing on patient-care experience, residency training, and eligibility for licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. This role lists CAD 54.49–68.10 per hour; confirm whether your credentials meet the residency or equivalent-experience requirement before applying. The platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits, drawn from the original posting, can reduce research time.