Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Rural Float Pharmacist performs the duties outlined below but is expected to work at the multiple Calgary Zone Rural Sites as the need arises to cover any unforeseen absences, working a minimum of 0.5 FTE. The Pharmacist will help support the provision of Pharmaceutical Services and Drug Distributions functions for Inpatients. The position will require active participation on multidisciplinary patient care teams, working with other health care professionals and the provision of drug information to Pharmacy, Nursing, medicine, and other multidisciplinary team members. This position encompasses supervisory functions, committee & project work and teaching of staff and students. PLEASE NOTE: This position is located outside the Calgary City Limits and will cover the Calgary Zone Rural sites, including Canmore, Claresholm (CCMHA, CGH), Didsbury, High River, Black Diamond, Strathmore, and Vulcan. A vehicle is required as multi-site travel is expected.
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.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Pharmacist I

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Rural Calgary Pharmacy Services

Primary Location:

High River

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.50

Posting End Date:

30-MAY-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

09-JUN-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

5

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$54.69

Maximum Salary:

$62.88

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Advanced Prescribing Authority (APA) Practice to expanded scope. Prac ID for lab ordering. Recent direct patient care experience (at least 1 year within the last 3 years)

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent Hospital experience working with multidisciplinary teams. 2 to 4 years clinical experience within a specialized program. Recent experience with IV/Chemotherapy admixture & Connect Care computer system. Project/committee participation, supervisory & staff training an asset. Authorized to administer injection. Ability to use evidence-based medicine in direct patient care. Demonstrates good time management, capable of making decisions, working independently & cooperatively in team settings.