Supervisor, Dispensary/Parenteral Services - BC Children's & Women's Hospital Join to apply for the Supervisor, Dispensary/Parenteral Services - BC Children's & Women's Hospital role at Fraser Health Authority . The salary range for this position is CAD $62.15 - $77.67 per hour.

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Services 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 patients, residents, and clients. We are committed to investing in your career development in a culture that empowers staff to advance careers.

We currently have an exciting Part Time opportunity for a Supervisor, Dispensary/Parenteral Services to join our team at BC Children's & Women's Hospital located in Vancouver, BC . The successful candidate will have completed an Accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program and have current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of BC. 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.

Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand our ability to deliver prompt and professional service. The Supervisor, Dispensary/Parenteral Services is responsible for the supervision of the dispensary, parenteral service area, ward stock and other designated areas on assigned evening/weekend shifts. optimizes utilization of staff and other resources through monitoring of workload, workflow and performance efficiency.

Ensures that staff orientation and training objectives are attained during assigned shifts and provides feedback on shift activities to the Coordinator, Distribution Pharmacy Services or designate. Provides input for new or revised dispensary/parenteral services related policies and procedures; participates in developing orientation programs for new staff,



monitors quality assurance and performs workload measurement of tasks in assigned area; preceptors student pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy technicians and assistants and performs pharmacist functions as required. Supervises designated staff by performing duties such as coordinating work assignments on assigned shifts, evaluating workload and workflow, and monitoring/optimizing staff performance and efficiency.

Directs staff to other areas, calls in staff and authorises overtime as required. Provides a written and/or verbal report to the Coordinator, Distribution Pharmacy Services or designate, summarising the various activities of the assigned shift and identifying any distribution issues. Interprets and applies the provisions of the various collective agreements, in conjunction with Labour Relations, Human Resources and Coordinators and other Pharmacy supervisors.

In collaboration with the Coordinator, Distribution Pharmacy Services or designate, provides input and recommendations for new or revised dispensary/parenteral services policies and procedures. Implements drug distribution safety quality programs and initiatives such as Smart Pumps. Participates in developing orientation programs for new staff and provides orientation in dispensary, parenteral service area, ward stock and other designated areas.

Serves as a role model to other staff in the demonstration of performance objectives, work ethic and adherence to departmental policies. Monitors quality assurance and performs workload measurement of tasks in assigned area to ensure consistency within the department.



Participates as an interdisciplinary team member by performing duties such as communicating with Pharmacy team members, physicians, nurses and other professionals, providing information regarding products and operational policies, investigating and responding to complaints and attending meetings in order to ensure coordinated efforts of all functions pertaining to designated area.

Participates in pharmacy education programs by preceptoring student pharmacists, pharmacy residents, student pharmacy technicians and assistants in dispensary, parenteral service area, ward stock and other designated areas rotations. In conjunction with the Coordinator, Distribution Pharmacy Services or designate, recommends budget adjustments as appropriate. Performs pharmacist functions as required, including dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical care and providing input to the other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care plans.

Certification of completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program supplemented by three (3) years of recent, relevant hospital pharmacy experience, including experience in teaching or supervising staff or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Comprehensive knowledge of drug distribution processes in a hospital or health care related setting. Broad knowledge of organisational policies, procedures and standards of care.

Knowledge of evidence‑based clinical pharmacy practice. Knowledge of research processes and methodology. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health practitioners, as well as patients, family members and the public.

Ability to lead, plan, implement, problem‑solve and manage projects. Ability to apply quality management methodology to existing processes. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. Mid‑Senior level Part‑time

📌 SUPERVISOR (Part Time) (Vancouver)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Vancouver