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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: Corrections Pharmacy Services Primary Location: Calgary Corrections Fac Adm Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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:
Correctional Health operates within the Calgary Remand Center, Calgary Adolescent and Female Annex and Calgary Correctional Center. Pharmacists working in this area collaborate with various healthcare professionals, correctional center authorities, and other external stakeholders in a secure setting to provide care to adults and youth in custody. This is accomplished through actively participating in clinics, collaborating with members of the health care team, and engaging the patient to formulate a medication treatment plan. The Pharmacist I will have the ability to practice to full scope providing great learning and development opportunities within Correctional Health. Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance from Justice and Solicitor General for the entire time spent in this position. Fluency in the English language (both written and verbal). Computer literacy in drug information and word processing. Demonstrated ability to use evidence-based medicine in direct patient care. Ongoing participation in self-directed learning and purposeful professional development. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills. Capable of making decisions and working independently. Good time management skills, including ability to prioritize, switch priorities as needed, and multitask. Must be able to work in an area where codes are called and loud noises may occur from doors.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited hospital residency and/or Pharm D program. Additional Prescribing Authorization at time of hire or within the 1st year of employment, and to administer injections. Experience within a specific clinical area, precepting students, membership in a professional hospital pharmacy organization, and participation in projects, research or committee work is an asset. At least 1 year of recent experience in Correctional pharmacy setting within the last 2 years.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical services safely and efficiently, manage patients’ medication therapy, and assess and resolve actual or potential drug-related problems. Oversee compounding and packaging activities while collaborating with healthcare professionals and correctional stakeholders to develop medication treatment plans for people in custody.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and current, provisional, or transferable registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacy are required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance. Candidates must demonstrate evidence-based patient care, communication, organization, independent decision-making, and time-management skills; an accredited hospital residency or PharmD, prescribing authorization, injection administration, and recent correctional pharmacy experience are preferred or considered assets.
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmaceutical Preparation and Distribution
- Drug-Related Problem Assessment
- Compounding and Packaging
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Care Planning
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Drug Information
- Word Processing
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
- Alberta College of Pharmacy
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Drug-Related Problems
- Compounding
- Packaging
- Correctional Health
- Correctional Pharmacy
- Patient Care
- Medication Treatment Plan
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Drug Information
- Word Processing
- Security Clearance
- Additional Prescribing Authorization
- Injection Administration
- Hospital Residency
- PharmD
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical Practice
- Professional Development
- Student Precepting
