• Experience work and life in a scenic lakeshore community in BC 
• Receive an attractive hourly wage starting at $80.00 per hour (including accommodation allowance) based on skills and experience, plus benefits
• Come practice with an experienced and motivated pharmacy team focused on providing quality care 

About Nakusp PharmaChoice

Our pharmacists are essential members of our healthcare team and are available to do much more than fill prescriptions. From services such as medication reviews and specialty packaging to providing flu shots, immunizations and even prescribing for minor ailments, our pharmacy serves as a home base for healthcare and advice in the community.

To learn more about us, please visit our website: nakusp-pharmachoice.com

About The Village of Nakusp

Our village is a vibrant, safe and friendly lakeshore community nestled on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. We are surrounded by the beautiful Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, natural and developed hot springs and the historic Arrow Lakes. Welcome to a place where you can be as busy as a beaver, or as quiet as a quail. Nakusp has contemplative corners or energetic events that will get your heart racing!

Nakusp is only a 2-hour drive from the Okanagan and only 1 hour south of Revelstoke. World-class skiing and boarding recreation opportunities right out your back door! Relax and enjoy life in this spectacular unspoiled lake-side paradise with all the attractions for the outdoor enthusiast, including skiing, watersports, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. And don’t forget the world-famous Halcyon and Nakusp Hot Springs!

To learn more about our community, please visit: nakusp.com

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager to join our team in Nakusp, BC. 

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager or Owner, you will be responsible for developing, communicating and implementing business strategies to increase Rx counts, OTC sales, & home health care. In addition to this, you will fill prescriptions in accordance with licensing & governing bodies, and use good pharmaceutical care.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing excellent customer service through effective dialogue and professional advice 
• Being aware of any in-store events and supporting these events within the store
• Abiding by the Code of Ethics as set forth by the College of Pharmacists of BC
• Reviewing patient records for potential drug interactions, allergies and therapeutic duplication
• Verifying the input of drug and patient information into PharmaNet patient records 
• Supervising and training pharmacy technicians 
• Ensuring company standard operating procedures, policies, professional standards and all applicable laws and regulations are followed
• Participating in, developing, promoting, and implementing our pharmacy services through in-store communication, seminars or information days

About You

In order to qualify for this role, you need at least 3 years of experience working as a pharmacist, a Bachelor of Pharmacy, and a License to Practice in BC (or the ability to get one). 

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• Injection certification
• Strong sales ability, leadership, energy, and passion
• Experience or familiarity with pharmacy computer systems (Win Rx or Applied Robotics are an asset)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Willingness to relocate to Nakusp, BC

Our ideal candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving and time-management skills. The ability to coordinate many activities simultaneously and to track the progress of all of the activities is crucial. 

For the safety and well-being of our clients and employees, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination, based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly wage starting at $80.00 per hour (including accommodation allowance), based on skills and experience, plus a great range of employee benefits, including: 

• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Practice in a modern and fully staffed pharmacy 
• Excellent hours of operation (Monday to Friday 9 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 
• Flexible schedule and vacation
• Family Friendly. No nights, holidays or Sunday shifts
• Relocation allowance 
• Opportunities for growth
• Gym membership 
• Access to an employee assistance program
• In-store discounts and more

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of others, then this is the role for you - APPLY TODAY!