Job Description

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

The North Vancouver Island PCI Health Society and its employees are committed to a proactive holistic approach to health and wellness, and to the delivery of primary care services which are sustainable and honour the customs and traditions of First Nations communities located in the North Vancouver Island: Da'naxda'xw First Nation, Dzawada'enuxw First Nation, Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw First Nations, Gwawaenuk Tribe, Kwakiutl First Nation, Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation, Mamalilikulla First Nation, 'Namgis First Nation, Quatsino First Nation, and T'?at?asik'wala'la First Nation

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will be providing the following services to your patients and inter-disciplinary team:

Direct patient care: Communicate with patients and the health care team to determine goals of therapy and collect information; identify drug related issues; formulate and implement a pharmacy care plan and monitor outcomes; provide medication information and care transition

Use your pharmacotherapy knowledge to respond to drug information requests and assist in the development of drug therapy guidelines Work with FNPCI Nursing Team to develop policy and procedures for medication management, procurement, transportation, storage and dispensing in FNPCI service delivery sites Supports, advocates for and provides education on use of Traditional Medicines as part of clients' overall wellness plan Follow, maintain and reinforce medication use policies and processes to ensure proper and safe dosing, storage, handling, dispensing, and/or administration of medications and compounded sterile products Participates in process improvements to ensure compliance with adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting programs, implements safety mechanisms, and continually assesses patient safety during transitions of care
Participates in patient case management as part of the interdisciplinary care team

Job Specifications

Occupational Certification and requirements

Current registration as a pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Current valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license and willingness to submit a drivers abstract.

Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.

Experience

Three years recent, relevant patient care experience, ideally in a team-based primary care setting or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Experience working with First Nations people and communities, providing pharmacy services which integrate holistic Indigenous approaches is an asset.

Care coordination experience within a multi-disciplinary team and including external partners is an asset.

Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of cultural humility and the history of colonization and its impact on health and wellness of Indigenous people and communities An understanding of rural and remote communities and their inherent challenges and barriers. Knowledge of the pharmacology and therapeutic classification of drugs. Knowledge/awareness of traditional medicines an asset. Knowledge of the therapeutic management of various diseases. Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions. Ability to teach patients and others both one-on-one and in groups. Ability to integrate best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions. Knowledge and experience in policy development related to medication management Experience working in an interdisciplinary team Working knowledge of First Nations Health Benefits Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Ability to manage time and resources, implement activities to promote cooperation among the interprofessional team and collaboration across disciplines. Demonstrated ability to creative plan for change and innovation, implementation of policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of patient care. Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Electronic Health/Medical Records and Windows based programs. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Understanding of own intersectionality, power, privilege, and how these concepts may impact own work with clients.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52.00-$62.86 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care
Work Location: In person