Graduate Pharmacy Technician 2025

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority committed to excellence in patient care. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe and ethical medication practices while working alongside a passionate team. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, signing bonuses, and relocation support, making it perfect for those seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Nova Scotia while benefiting from a diverse and inclusive work environment that values your contributions. Explore your potential and advance your career with us!

Benefits

Signing bonuses up to $10,000

Up to $5000 in relocation expenses

Extensive health and dental benefits

Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan

Shift and weekend premiums

Continuous clinical education and support

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program required.
• Eligible for Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and dispense medication under pharmacist supervision.
• Participate in quality programs and patient safety initiatives.
• Compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Program

Patient Care

Medication Dispensing

Inventory Control

Bilingual (French preferred)

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Job description

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Req ID:192896
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department:Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union:Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check outwww.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here

• Signing bonuses starting at $5000 with potential for up to $10,000 for rural placements
• Up to $5000 in relocation expenses
• With a defined Return of Service Agreement

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is committed to Nurturing the Future of Healthcare.

We will do this by hiring graduate Pharmacy Technicians who will be completing studies in the next 12 months. Nova Scotia Health’s mission is to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together. NSH will provide you with the challenge and opportunity you are looking for by entering the Pharmacy field!

Registered Pharmacy Technician participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient or family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized; prepares, packages and dispenses medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, dispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose, physician order entry, working with automation, Inventory control, medication reconciliation, and CIVA systems. Preparation of chemotherapy doses, distributing narcotics and participating in quality programs and patient safety initiatives.

About You

We want to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
• Eligible for Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSCP) required
• Competencies in other languages is an asset; French preferred

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

Hours

Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.

Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will be given the opportunity to specify your work location preferences in the application.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Graduate Pharmacy Technician:$24.97per hour
• Signing bonuses starting at $5000 for some programs/units with potential for up to $10,000 for rural placements
• Up to $5000 in relocation expenses
• Extensive health and dental benefits
• Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
• Shift and weekend premiums
• Variety of available shifts
• Continuous clinical education and support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position.A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact [e-mail]