Clinical Informatics Pharmacist - One Person One Record

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Halifax seeks a Clinical Informatics Pharmacist to support their pharmacy and medication management team. The ideal candidate holds a pharmacy degree, is licensed to practice in Nova Scotia, and has significant experience in a clinical pharmacy environment. The role involves optimizing clinical applications and collaborating with various stakeholders in a team dedicated to improving health services. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Experience working with and supporting clinical application systems in healthcare.
• Knowledge of Medication Safety and patient safety concepts required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and optimization of clinical information systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical experts.
• Facilitate design and adoption of clinical informatics initiatives.

Skills

Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics

Data analytics

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy

Licensed to practice Pharmacy in Nova Scotia

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Power Point, Excel)

Meditech/BDM/Cerner Millennium

Job description

Req Information

Req ID: 212185

Location: Provincial Zone, Westway 1

Department: OPOR Pharmacy & Med Management

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 5-Dec-25

About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

The Clinical Informatics Pharmacist is a key member of the One Person One Record team as a subject matter expert within clinical IT applications and a clinical support for the OPOR Pharmacy and Medication Management Team.

They will be committed to a high standard of performance and will provide support across the province for the implementation and support of the OPOR clinical information system. They will support provincial standardization, system optimization and support Pharmacy Working Groups across the province.

The Clinical Informatics pharmacist is a key member of the team holding both subject matter expertise within clinical IT applications and is key to ensure achievement of both portfolio and broader NSH & IWK goals related to OPOR. The Clinical Informatics analyst will facilitate the design, implementation, optimization, and adoption of clinical informatics initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders, technical experts and/or vendors as required.

About You

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or an entry level Doctor of Pharmacy from a CCAPP (or similar standard) accredited university required.
• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia required (NSCP).
• Minimum five years’ experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics.
• Experience working with and supporting clinical application systems and related services in a complex health care organizational environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse partners.
• Strong attention to detail and competency with regards to best available evidence.
• Experience in data analytics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, independent and collaborative decision-making skills and professional and clinical leadership ability required.
• Experience with Meditech/BDM/Cerner Millennium an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Power Point, Excel) internet, email, and the ability to utilize health information systems for decision support.
• Knowledge of Medication Safety and patient safety concepts required.
• Competencies in other languages asset; French preferred.
• Leadership skills in chairing/facilitating meetings, and providing education sessions.
• Develop skills to prioritize, work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development and lifelong learning required.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time Position; 75 Hours Biweekly.
• Regular hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional evening, weekend, and on-call duties. Some travel within Nova Scotia, including to the OPOR office in Bedford, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

$46.36 - $57.95 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.