Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services hires a Pharmacist I to support Alberta Kidney Care North, working with an inter-professional team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital dialysis unit. You will review medications, develop treatment plans, monitor responses, document care and educate patients.

In-center and remote dialysis support may be involved, with mentorship and student precepting expected. You will ensure safe preparation and distribution of medications, oversee compounding activities, and participate in

Qualifications

• BC/Phoot??

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services.
• Manage medication therapy for patients and assess drug-related problems.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and document care activities.
• Educate patients and coordinate medication therapy management services.
• Mentor students and participate in potentially related research activities.

Skills

Prescribing Authority (APA)

Direct patient care

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

ACP registration (pharmacist)

Job description

The Pharmacist I will play a key role in providing quality healthcare and will have the opportunity to learn and grow within an inter-professional team supporting Alberta Kidney Care North. The ambulatory role will provide care for patients undergoing hemodialysis at the in-center dialysis unit located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The Pharmacist will perform comprehensive medication reviews to identify, resolve and prevent medication-related problems. This is accomplished through collaborating with members of the health care team including the patient and/or their caregivers, to formulate a medication treatment plan and work to optimize patient outcomes. Duties include selecting, initiating, modifying, or administering medication therapy, monitoring the patient’s response to therapy, and documenting all direct patient care activities. Provision of education to patients as well as coordination and integration of medication therapy management services is also an expectation. Virtual support for dialysis patients in other in-center clinics may also be required. The pharmacist is responsible for providing drug information, education and potential research activities for the Alberta Kidney Care North program. Mentorship and student precepting will be an expectation.

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: Position located at RAH - Program UAH & Stollery Inpatient Pharmacy
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $59.76
• Maximum Salary: $68.71
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Position located at RAH - Program UAH & Stollery Inpatient Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• 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:

Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) Recent direct patient care experience and demonstrated ability to work to full scope of practice including but not limited to, APA, laboratory ordering. The candidate must be self-directed, well organized and capable of making decisions while working independently. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a clear focus on self-directed learning and continuing education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a Canadian accredited pharmacy residency program or a post-graduate clinical pharmacy degree, e.g. PharmD. Active membership with the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). Pharmacy related experience in a hospital setting or in direct patient care providing comprehensive medication management services. Previous experience in nephrology, transplant of internal medicine areas. Minimum 2 years Clinical Pharmacist experience within the last three years.

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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