Your Opportunity:

As a member of the Alberta Health Services Pharmacy Services team, the Pharmacist I will provide high-quality direct patient care for both acute care beds and long-term care beds. The Pharmacist I will also support drug distribution functions with the technician and/or assistant team at the site. The pharmacist will actively participate in interdisciplinary patient care teams and rounds, collaborate with patients, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care, and utilize Additional Prescribing Authorization to optimize patient medication regimens.

Key Responsibilities:

The Pharmacist I will be responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. This includes managing medication therapy for patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis, and providing assessment, intervention, and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems. The pharmacist will also oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

Requirements:

A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is required, and active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy is necessary. Recent rural hospital experience working with multidisciplinary teams is preferred, as is the ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently. Computer literacy skills, good time management, and the ability to make decisions and work cooperatively in team environments are also essential.