Pharmacist I

• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Inpatient Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-DEC-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-DEC-2022
• Temporary End Date: 16-JUN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $52.96
• Maximum Salary: $61.65
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).

Advanced Prescribing Authority (APA) is required (for new practitioners; must obtain within one (1) year). Recent direct patient care experience preferred (at least 1 year within the last 3 years). Fluency in the English language (both written and verbal). Demonstrates computer literacy for drug information and word processing. Demonstrates ability to use evidence-based medicine in direct patient care. Demonstrates self-directed learning and continuing education. Capable of making decisions and working independently. Demonstrates good time management including ability to switch priorities and multitask. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated; able to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment. Working to full scope of practice including but not limited to, APA, laboratory ordering and authorization to administer injections. Experience with computer medication order entry, IV admixture and unit dose drug distribution an asset. Experience with Windows based computer applications an asset. Project experience and committee work an asset. Member of voluntary professional organization an asset. Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology is recommended.

2+ years recent experience within hospital pharmacy preferred. 2+ years’ experience with pharmacy computer order entry system preferred. 2+years’ experience with unit dose drug distribution preferred. Extensive clinical experience preferred. Recent experience as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team preferred. Hospital pharmacy residency and/or prior hospital experience preferred. Experience in pediatric/oncology/neonatal drug therapy preferred.