Pharmacist I

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is hosting a Pharmacist I role at Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton. The position is a temporary full-time role under the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

The Pharmacist I will ensure safe, effective medication distribution, manage therapy, and intervene to optimize patient outcomes in an urban acute care setting. The role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Pharmacy program or recognized equivalent required.
• Active license with the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) required.
• Additional prescribing authorization within 18 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services.
• Manage medication therapy and intervene to optimize patient outcomes.

Education

Graduate of a Pharmacy program

Active license with the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP)

Prescribing authority within 18 months of hire

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Description:

Description: The Pharmacist I is responsible for the provision of safe, effective, and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. The Pharmacist I manages medication therapy and intervenes as required to optimize patient outcomes. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-FEB-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Pharmacy program or recognized equivalent required.
• Active license with the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) required.
• Additional prescribing authorization as a requirement within 18 months of hire required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working clinically in an urban acute care site.
• Completion of an accredited hospital residency/Pharm D program.
• Member of Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists.