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Pharmacist I

@ Covenant Health

Edmonton, Alberta

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Overview

Covenant Health is hiring a Pharmacist I at Misericordia Community Hospital in Alberta on a temporary full-time contract running to February 2028. The role manages medication therapy and prepares and distributes pharmaceutical services to optimize patient outcomes. Pay ranges from $59.76 to $68.71 per hour, with rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and on call.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and distribute pharmaceutical services safely and efficiently
  • Manage medication therapy for patients
  • Intervene as required to optimize patient outcomes

Requirements summary:

  • Graduate of a Pharmacy program or recognized equivalent
  • Active licence with the Alberta College of Pharmacists
  • Additional prescribing authorization within 18 months of hire
  • Previous urban acute care clinical experience preferred
  • Accredited hospital residency or PharmD preferred
  • CSHP membership preferred

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Job details

DepartmentPharmacy
Hours per week7.75
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
Licences & certificationsAdditional prescribing authorization
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required), Doctorate (preferred)
Fields of studyPharmacy

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Covenant Health

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On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.

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23,776
People associated on LinkedIn
1,908
Reported office locations
  • 10130 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2K4, CA
  • 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K0L4, CA
  • 16940 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5R4H5, CA
  • 1100 Youville Drive West, Edmonton, Alberta T6L5X8, CA
  • 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J4V5, CA
  • 305 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta T1L 1H7, CA
  • 5001 Lakeshore Dr, Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 0G8, CA
  • 5203 49 Ave, Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0, CA
  • 5402 47 St, Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0, CA
  • 5241 43 St, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R5, CA
  • 4607 53 St, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1Y5, CA
  • 16515 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 0A4, CA
  • 446 Aquitania Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 5H1, CA
  • 165018 Township Road 534, Mundare, Alberta T0B 3H0, CA
  • 10707 29 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 6W1, CA
  • 156 3 St NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1, CA
  • 451 Dechauney Ave, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0, CA
  • 253 Southgate Blvd S, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 2S1, CA
  • 9a St Vital Ave, St Albert, Alberta T8N 1K1, CA
Other recorded names
  • Covenant Health Canada
Specialties
  • Acute Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Palliative Care
  • and Designated Assisted Living
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On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesAcute CareContinuing CareLong-Term CareRehabilitationPalliative Careand Designated Assisted Living
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Description:

Description: The Pharmacist I is responsible for the provision of safe, effective, and efficient preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical services. The Pharmacist I manages medication therapy and intervenes as required to optimize patient outcomes. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

  • Classification:
  • Pharmacist I
  • Union:
  • COV HSAA PROF TECH
  • Unit and Program:
  • Pharmacy
  • Primary Location:
  • Misericordia Community Hosp
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Posting End Date:
  • 20-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
  • Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
  • 30-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
  • 04-FEB-2028
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 12
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 60
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  • Days Off:
  • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $59.76
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $68.71
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Pharmacy program or recognized equivalent required. Active license with the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) required. Additional prescribing authorization as a requirement within 18 months of hire required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working clinically in an urban acute care site. Completion of an accredited hospital residency/Pharm D program. Member of Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists.

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