Career Opportunities

Job Description

Full-Time Continuing Care Pharmacist

Part of KAI 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

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:

• 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.
• 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
• Conduct client medication reviews as required on an annual and quarterly basis
• Ensure continuing care site processes and documentation meet regulatory compliance
• Assist with the development of continuing care medication policies and procedures
• Participate in the planning and provision of off-site clinics (ie Influenza, educational programs)
• Participate in regular scheduled visits to any assigned facilities including participation in multidisciplinary rounds and/or committee participation as required
• Actively educate and support clients and continuing care staff while providing evidence-based direction to medication and health related needs and inquiries
• 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.

Applications considered as received

Applications and questions can be addressed to Kati Strang, Continuing Care Pharmacy Manager at kati.nolanrx@gmail.com.

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