Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; Rimbey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alberta seeks a Pharmacist I for Rimbey Hospital. The role involves managing medication therapy, ensuring effective pharmaceutical services, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and experience in patient care. This full-time position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
• Experience in hospital or direct patient care providing medication management services.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication therapy for patients, ensuring safe and effective pharmaceutical services.
• Oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Computerized Medication Order Entry

Drug Distribution Systems

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Rimbey Hospital supports 23 acute care beds focused on rural general medicine, as well as 84 continuing care beds. The Rimbey Pharmacy team provides distribution and clinical services to acute care, continuing care, and emergency patients at the site, along with remote support for sites in Central Zone. Rimbey Hospital offers a supportive, multidisciplinary environment for pharmacists, where they provide specialized and general medicine care as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The pharmacy department is supported by pharmacy technicians and assistants working towards their full scope of practice, enabling pharmacists to focus on clinical activities and patient engagement.

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 ongoing, and provide assessment, intervention, and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems. You will also oversee activities related to compounding and packaging.

Additional Information:

• Classification: Pharmacist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pharmacy
• Primary Location: Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 23-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP)

Additional Requirements:

• Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) from the Alberta College of Pharmacists is an asset. Candidates without APA are expected to obtain it within 6 months, subject to eligibility.
• Experience in hospital or direct patient care providing medication management services.
• Recent experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience with computerized medication order entry and drug distribution systems such as unit dose.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-directed learning and continuing education.
• Good time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Rural hospital experience is an asset.