Summary
Description
Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking a Professional Practice Leader to join the Pharmacy Team at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. This position is Permanent Full Time (1.00 FTE) working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive.
What Will You Work On?
The Professional Practice Leader – Pharmacy, is responsible for both administrative and professional leadership within the Pharmacy department. Administratively, this position oversees the department’s administration, supervision, planning, and budgeting, reporting directly to the Manager (or designate) and advising on budgets, workload, labour relations, and personnel matters. The Professional Practice Leader – Pharmacy ensures compliance with all institutional and College of Pharmacists of BC regulations, policies, and procedures.
Professionally, this position ensures that Pharmacy standards align with regulatory and accrediting body standards and relevant legislation. Provides clinical guidance to Pharmacy staff, advancing pharmaceutical care within the hospital. This role is pivotal in supporting departmental and regional pharmacy initiatives through collaboration with local and regional pharmacy leaders, physicians, and nursing leaders to achieve overall goals and objectives.
How Will You Create Impact?
Embark on a journey with us as we redefine clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and unwavering dedication. Joining our IH team isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to challenge yourself professionally while relishing the vibrant community surrounding you.
How Will We Help You Grow?
We’re committed to your growth. Enjoy a tailored orientation, immediate support from exceptional colleagues, and the chance to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patient-centric care is paramount. Continuous education opportunities await you, ensuring your professional development.
What We Offer:
We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Relocation Allowance
Who We Are:
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
About This Location:
Shuswap Lake General Hospital is a 42-bed hospital in the Thompson-Cariboo-Shuswap health service area. Located in Salmon Arm, B.C the hospital offers services including surgical, inpatient, obstetrics and 24-hour emergency.
Salmon Arm lies in the heart of BC, nestled between the beautiful mountains and hills of the Shuswap Region. Located right on the serene Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm is midway between Calgary and Vancouver (around 5hrs by car in either direction) and Kelowna international airport is a short 1.5hr drive away. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails and endless year-round outdoor recreational activities surround this pristine town, which draws in tourists from all over the world with its countless opportunities for adventure.
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Qualfications
• Graduate of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized College of Pharmacy;
• Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC;
• Successful completion of Departmental Management Program Certificate CHA or HDM or equivalent course; and
• Minimum of five years hospital pharmacy experience and two years’ related management experience.
