Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services’ Alberta Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist I to join the inpatient pharmacy team. You will participate in patient rounds, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, review orders, prepare medications including parenteral and chemotherapy, and support operations.

Ideally you have a BSc in Pharmacy, ACP registration, pediatric hospital experience, and strong communication. The role offers 0.60 FTE with day/evening/weekend/on-call shifts and a commitment to patient-

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist.
• Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy. Prescribing authorization required within 1st year of employment.
• Experience: at least 1 year of direct patient care in pediatrics; hospital pharmacy experience in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Safe, effective, and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services.
• Manage medication therapy for patients and resolve drug-related problems.
• Review and verify medication orders; assist with compounding and packaging.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

ACP registration

Tools

Epic (Connect Care)

Drug information systems

Job description

Are you a motivated and dedicated Pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact providing patient care? AHS is seeking a skilled professional to join our pharmacy team at Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH). ACH prides itself on engaging patients and families on a regular basis through a family centered approach to care. ACH is a leader in pediatric and neonatal care and is a major referral center for pediatric malignancies and complex hematological treatment including pediatric bone marrow transplants. Alberta's only hospice for children (Rotary Flames House) is located next door to ACH.In this role, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications. You will assess patients for medication related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes. This hospital based position includes participation in patient care rounds, close collaboration with clinical teams, and engagement with patients and families to individualize therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders and may also involve checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, and chemotherapeutic medications. You may assist with special access or investigational drug therapies and support pharmacy operations through mentorship of new staff, precepting students, and providing guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. This position requires availability for day, evening, on-call and weekend shifts.Direct patient care responsibility for this position is preferably on the HOT (hematology, oncology, transplant) clinical team.

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.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Inpatient Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.Current, provisional or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) as a Pharmacist.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy. Additional Prescribing Authorization is required at time of hire or within the 1st year of employment. At least 1 year of recent direct patient care experience in pediatrics and experience in hospital pharmacy setting within the last 3 years is required.The successful candidate is experienced with computerized medication order entry and drug information systems, works well within diverse teams, and maintains patient confidentiality. Strong critical thinking, time management, and problem‑solving skills are essential, along with a compassionate, patient-focused approach. Effective English communication and professional accountability are required. The role includes visual and computer work, with occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or post-grad Pharm D program. Precepting students, and participation in projects, research or committee work. Experience with Epic (Connect Care), TPN, IV admixture & unit dose drug distribution is desired. Active membership in CSHP or CaPhO is an asset. Specialized training or experience in pediatrics or oncology is strongly preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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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