Job description

Part of MediGroup Health Services, Nolan Drugs is a well-established and progressive pharmacy located in Edmonton, Alberta.

· We have a large team of healthcare professionals that hold patient care as their top priority

· We offer flexible hours, a minimal Saturday rotation, excellent work-life balance, and competitive wages

· We foster a culture of empowerment and growth

This position is for maternity leave coverage, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Role Description:

As a Continuing Care pharmacist, you will work closely with a large multidisciplinary team of health care providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. You will play a key role in medication safety for residents in Supportive Living, Congregate Living, and Community Support Home living environments. You will have the opportunity to work with a team that prides itself in full scope practice, which includes the support of Regulated Pharmacy Technicians, to support and encourage a focus on clinical assessments and interventions by our pharmacists.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintain ongoing collaboration and communication within the multidisciplinary healthcare team (including but not limited to: nurses, health care aids, GPs, psychiatrists, mental health therapists, case managers) to develop and maintain strong partnerships

· Utilize technology including live medication administration record systems to provide ongoing clinical care to clients and support to their multidisciplinary care team

· Complete medication reconciliation upon client admission and re-admission

· Assist with the development of continuing care medication policies and procedures

· Actively educate and support clients and continuing care staff while providing evidence-based direction to medication and health related needs and inquiries

· Assess new medication orders for appropriateness and safety of therapy

· Appropriately triage new medication orders

· Ensure appropriate and complete documentation of all assessments, interventions, and clinical work

· Work in a team-based model to ensure the timely and accurate processing of medication orders

· Provide direction and leadership to pharmacy team members to ensure the most effective and efficient workflow

· As required, complete initial check of prescription data entry and final check of prepared prescriptions for accuracy and completeness.

· Support general pharmacy operations as required

Requirements:

· Registered as a Pharmacist with the Alberta College of Pharmacists and proficient in the scope of practice of Pharmacists in Alberta (required)

· Authorization to Administer Injections (required)

· Additional Prescribing Authorization (preferred)

· Continuing Care/Long Term Care experience (preferred)

· Kroll experience (preferred)

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· A respectful attitude and compassion toward others

· Good manual dexterity

· The ability to remain calm and handle emergencies

· The ability to pay close attention to detail

· Excellent organization skills

· Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

· Participation in a schedule rotation that includes occasional Saturday’s & holidays, as well as a rotating on-call support schedule.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person