Pharmacist I
Your Opportunity:
The Pharmacist I will play a key role in providing patients with quality health care and will have the opportunity to learn and grow within an inter-professional team. This position is based at Leduc Community Hospital and key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems. Active participation in patient care rounds and liaising with members of the health care team. Documentation of clinical interventions for expected and real outcomes. Drug stewardship and application of evidence-based medication related recommendations for the management of various medical conditions. Utilizing relevant and appropriate resources available within Alberta Health Services for drug information queries. Preceptorship and mentoring of pharmacy students, residents and other pharmacists. Pharmacy Services Vision at Alberta Health Services: To lead the nation in high quality pharmacy care through a team dedicated to collaboration, professionalism and continual learning. The site provides a collaborative environment, where you’ll be able to work to your full scope of practice and provide exceptional patient and family-centred care. You will be exposed to emergency care, medicine, surgery, sub - acute/long term-care and work with a great team! Learn more at: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page12936.aspx
Description:
As a Pharmacist I, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. You will manage medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will provide assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems and oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.
- Classification: Pharmacist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Pharmacy
- Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 14-JUL-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 28-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 09-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 7
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $54.69
- Maximum Salary: $62.88
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) from the Alberta College of Pharmacy is required. New Pharmacy graduates, licensed with ACP in 2024, have 1 year effective their original AHS hire date, to achieve APA status.
Preferred Qualifications:Successful completion of an accredited hospital pharmacy residency program. Recent Connect Care practical inpatient pharmacist experience. Recent experience in an acute hospital/direct patient care setting providing comprehensive medication management services.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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