Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) is seeking a Pharmacist I who is passionate about clinical practice and direct patient care. As part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will work closely with physicians, nurses, patients, and families to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy. GPRH serves Grande Prairie and surrounding communities, offering a collaborative environment where pharmacists play a valued role in patient care. The position supports professional growth through quality improvement activities, mentorship opportunities, and expanded practice development. In addition to the AHS salary, this role is currently eligible for a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually and a Northern Pharmacist Wage Supplement of up to $10,000 annually. It may also qualify for an additional recruitment incentive through the HSAA Rural Capacity Investment Fund, subject to approval. Responsibilities include reviewing and verifying medication orders, checking prepared medications, coordinating access to specialized therapies, documenting clinical interventions, and supporting medication stewardship initiatives. The position also includes order verification responsibilities for GPRH and surrounding rural sites. This opportunity is ideal for a pharmacist who communicates effectively, enjoys problem-solving, and can balance competing priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment. Strong critical thinking, time management, professionalism, and a patient-centered approach are essential. Proficiency with computerized medication order entry systems, drug information resources, and strong written and verbal communication is required. If you are looking for a rewarding clinical role where your expertise is valued and your contributions directly impact patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Classification: Pharmacist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Pharmacy Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends 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:
Additional Prescribing Authorization is required or must be obtained within one year of hire. Support will be provided to the successful candidate as they work toward meeting this requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous hospital or acute care pharmacy experience is an asset but not required.
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Responsibilities
Review and verify medication orders, check prepared medications, coordinate access to specialized therapies, and document clinical interventions for hospital and surrounding rural sites. Manage patients’ medication therapy, assess and resolve drug-related problems, oversee compounding and packaging, and support medication stewardship initiatives.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and current, provisional, or transferable registration as a pharmacist with the Alberta College of Pharmacy are required. Additional Prescribing Authorization is required or must be obtained within one year of hire; hospital or acute care pharmacy experience is an asset but not required.
Skills
- Medication Order Verification
- Medication Therapy Management
- Clinical Assessment
- Drug-Related Problem Resolution
- Medication Compounding
- Medication Packaging
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Stewardship
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Patient-Centered Care
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Computerized Medication Order Entry
- Drug Information Resources
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
- Northern Pharmacist Wage Supplement
- Recruitment Incentive
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Acute Care
- Medication Therapy
- Medication Order Verification
- Medication Stewardship
- Specialized Therapies
- Drug-Related Problems
- Compounding
- Packaging
- Clinical Interventions
- Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
- Computerized Medication Order Entry
- Drug Information Resources
- Additional Prescribing Authorization
- Alberta College of Pharmacy
- Quality Improvement
- Mentorship
- Rural Healthcare
