Hospital Pharmacist - Maple Ridge, BC, Canada - Fraser Health

Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.Why Fraser Health?

Are you looking for a place to showcase your clinical hospital pharmaceutical skills?

We ha ve the perfect Full-Time opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist, Correctional Health Services to join our tea m at the Surrey Pre-Trial Center and Fraser Regional Correctional Center located in Surrey & Maple Ridge , BC.

We are a collaboration of four premier health employers Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services, Providence and Vancouver Coastal health.

We provide an integrated approach to pharmaceutical care and service excellence for our clients. We are committed to investing in your professional development in creating an environment where you can advance your career.
Work in collaboration with physicians, and other health care providers to develop implement and monitor therapeutic plans
Participate in medication use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives and clinical drug trials
Provides mentorship and supervision to pharmacy students, residents and new staff .
and that medication safety concerns, working with the health care team to resolve discrepancies and/or problems are resolved expediently; Completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

Our pharmacy team always aspires to improve and achieve the best possible care for our patients and improve their quality of life.

Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields.

From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum.

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

One team, best pharmacy care, better lives.

Situated within identified Correctional Health Services locales, this position provides clinical pharmacy services to clients of the Correctional Health Services.

Identifies and resolves actual and potential drug therapy problems in collaboration with the client and other members of the health care team.

# Provides comprehensive medication management and pharmaceutical care by monitoring the medical condition(s) and ongoing drug therapy for effectiveness, adherence, adverse reactions, drug interactions and therapeutic, chemical and laboratory incompatibilities. Communicates pertinent findings, recommendations and plans to the client and appropriate healthcare practitioners.
# Consults with clients and members of the health care team to develop client-specific therapeutic plans based on chart review, client information and assessment of clinical responses.
# Maintains appropriate documentation in the health record in accordance with organizational standards and practices as required.
# Uses appropriate resources to support professional practice and client care including those available through provincial programs, such as academic detailing, optimal drug use initiatives, opioid stewardship and de-prescribing.
# Establish linkages, as required, with health authority, community pharmacy services and other relevant community services to support continuity of care for clients.
# Provides drug information, consultation and other support services to medical, nursing pharmacy and other health care team members by communicating with them on drug related issues, questions and client specific therapeutic regimens.
# Provides in-service education to the health care team where appropriate.
# Provides instruction and supervision to students such as University Pharmacy Undergraduates and Pharmacy Residents.
# Participates in quality improvement activities through reviewing current practice, identifying actual or potential problems and recommending and evaluating modifications.
# Participates in a variety of programs such as Patient Safety and Drug Reaction Reporting by collecting and compiling relevant data as applicable.
# Maintains a working knowledge of PharmaCare policies and procedures.
# Two (2) years' recent, relevant patient care experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Broad knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care.
Knowledge of evidence-based clinical pharmacy practice.
Ability to apply clinical pharmacy knowledge and make decisions with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.