Pharmacist I

This is a multisite casual/relief pharmacist position at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, Westview Health Centre and Leduc Community Hospital sites. The Pharmacist I will play a key role in providing patients with quality health care and will have the opportunity to learn and grow within an inter-professional team. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assessment, intervention and resolution of potential or actual drug-related problems. Active participation in patient care rounds and liaising with members of the health care team. Documentation of clinical interventions for expected and real outcomes. Drug stewardship and application of evidence-based medication related recommendations for the management of various medical conditions. Utilizing relevant and appropriate resources available within Alberta Health Services for drug information queries. Preceptorship and mentoring of pharmacy students, residents and other pharmacists. Order verification using Connect Care and providing clinical pharmacy care to inpatients are key parts of this role. Pharmacy Services Vision at Alberta Health Services: To lead the nation in high quality pharmacy care through a team dedicated to collaboration, professionalism and continual learning.

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.

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

Additional Prescribing Authorization (APA) from the Alberta College of Pharmacy is required. New Pharmacy graduates have 1 year effective their original AHS hire date, to achieve APA status.

Successful completion of an accredited hospital pharmacy residency program. Recent Connect Care practical inpatient pharmacist experience. Recent experience in an acute hospital/direct patient care setting providing comprehensive medication management services.