Pharmacist I (Alberta)

Pharmacist I (Alberta)

03 Oct
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta

03 Oct

Alberta Health Services

Alberta

Are you a motivated and dedicated Pharmacist interested in making a meaningful impact providing patient care? AHS is seeking a skilled professional to join our pharmacy team at Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH). ACH prides itself on engaging patients and families on a regular basis through a family centered approach to care. ACH is a leader in pediatric and neonatal care and is a major referral center for pediatric malignancies and complex hematological treatment including pediatric bone marrow transplants. Alberta's only hospice for children (Rotary Flames House) is located next door to ACH.In this role, you will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications. You will assess patients for medication related issues, contribute to comprehensive medication management plans, and help optimize therapeutic outcomes. This hospital based position includes participation in patient care rounds, close collaboration with clinical teams, and engagement with patients and families to individualize therapy. Responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders and may also involve checking prepared products such as oral, parenteral, and chemotherapeutic medications. You may assist with special access or investigational drug therapies and support pharmacy operations through mentorship of new staff, precepting students, and providing guidance to Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians. This position requires availability for day, evening, on-call and weekend shifts.Direct patient care responsibility for this position is preferably on the HOT (hematology, oncology, transplant) clinical team.

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: Inpatient Pharmacy

Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital

Multi-Site: Multisite

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 02-NOV-2026

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 6

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $59.76

Maximum Salary: $68.71

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Classification: Pharmacist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Inpatient Pharmacy

Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Multisite

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 02-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 6

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call

Days Off: As Per Rotation

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:
Entry-to-practice degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) in Pharmacy. Additional Prescribing Authorization is required at time of hire or within the 1st year of employment.



At least 1 year of recent direct patient care experience in pediatrics and experience in hospital pharmacy setting within the last 3 years is required.The successful candidate is experienced with computerized medication order entry and drug information systems, works well within diverse teams, and maintains patient confidentiality. Strong critical thinking, time management, and problem‑solving skills are essential, along with a compassionate, patient-focused approach. Effective English communication and qualified accountability are required. The role includes visual and computer work, with occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling.

Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or post-grad Pharm D program. Precepting students, and participation in projects, research or committee work. Experience with Epic (Connect Care), TPN, IV admixture & unit dose drug distribution is desired. Active membership in CSHP or CaPhO is an asset. Specialized training or experience in pediatrics or oncology is strongly preferred.

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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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📌 Pharmacist I (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
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