Pharmacist I
Your Opportunity:
South Health Campus (SHC) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled pharmacist to join our dynamic team! SHC is a comprehensive healthcare facility offering inpatient, outpatient, wellness, and community-focused programs. As a 24/7 operation, pharmacy services are essential to our patient care. As a key member of the SHC pharmacy team, you will contribute to our mission of providing exceptional healthcare by fostering a collaborative environment, driving innovation, creating a culture of wellness, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care. As a pharmacist at SHC, you will: Play a crucial role in providing direct patient care services, including medication therapy management, counseling, and monitoring. Collaborate with healthcare teams and patients/families to optimize medication treatment plans and patient outcomes. Engage in drug information, education activities, and precepting/mentoring other staff and/or students. Ensure accurate and efficient drug distribution. To succeed in this role, a SHC pharmacist must be proficient in time management, organization, and problem-solving. They should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Computer literacy for drug information and word processing is essential.
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Pharmacist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Pharmacy Services
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 29-APR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-MAY-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 30
- Shifts per cycle: 120
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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) is required (for new practitioners; must obtain within 6 months). A minimum of 6 months direct patient care experience in a multidisciplinary care team. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Candidates are advised that SHC Pharmacy Services provides 24/7 pharmacy services.
Preferred Qualifications:A minimum of 6 months previous experience in each of the following is an asset: clinical inpatient care (General Medicine or Emergency Medicine), ambulatory practice, and SHC site processes. Completion of a pharmacy residency program or advanced clinical degree/certification (e.g. PharmD). Authorization to administer drugs by injection. Active membership in a pharmacy professional organization. Project, research experience, or committee work. Prior experience training/precepting.
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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