Pharmacist I

Alberta Health Services; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist I for the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre. The role involves ensuring the safe and effective management of medication therapy in a critical environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to professional development and provide medication management services as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy or eligible.
• Pharmacy-related experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Candidates without Additional Prescribing Authorization expected to obtain it within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services.
• Manage and assess medication therapy for patients.
• Oversee compounding and packaging activities.

Skills

Medication Management

Problem Resolution

Teamwork in Healthcare

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Computerized Medication Order Entry

IV Admixture Programs

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre, where the Pharmacist I works, is a busy 65-bed Acute Care and 107-bed Continuing Care facility. The facility’s Acute Care hosts a mix of General Medicine, Special Care, Palliative, Pediatric, Surgical, Obstetrics, and Rehabilitation beds. The Wetaskiwin Pharmacy provides pharmacy services to both Acute and Continuing Care patients at the site, as well as to the busy Emergency Department. The Pharmacy also acts as a HUB for other rural facilities throughout the zone, through its provision of unit dose stock and custom packaging services. Wetaskiwin offers a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment for pharmacists, where they can provide both specialized and general medicine care to patients. The pharmacy department strongly supports professional development and offers educational opportunities to facilitate pharmacist growth. The Pharmacy department is supported by a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants, led by the Operations Manager for Central Zone North, working towards their full scope of practice.

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

Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Pharmacist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Pharmacy
Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 18-JUL-2025
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 05-AUG-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $54.69
Maximum Salary: $62.88
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).

Additional Required Qualifications:
Pharmacy-related experience in a hospital setting or in direct patient care providing comprehensive medication management services. Recent experience as a member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Experience with computerized medication order entry, IV admixture programs, and various drug distribution systems such as unit dose and automated dispensing cabinets.

Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) from the Alberta College of Pharmacists would be an asset; candidates without APA are expected to obtain it within 6 months of starting if eligible.