Hospital Clinical Pharmacist — Patient Care & Teaching

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Sydney, NS, seeks a Pharmacist to provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of the interdisciplinary team. Duties include patient counseling, medication monitoring, drug information, and participation in drug utilization reviews.

The successful candidate will have a pharmacy degree, be eligible for NS regulator, BLS, and hospital-facing experience. This long assignment offers 75 hours biweekly with hourly pay of $49.42–$63.29.

Qualifications

• Hospital residency or equivalent direct patient care experience preferred (min 2 years).
• BLS required.
• Knowledge of medication safety therapeutics required.
• Experience with evidence-based clinical research an asset.
• Strong teaching and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare team is required.
• Ability to prioritize work and work under time pressures.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Counsel patients, monitor medications, and contribute to education and drug information.
• Participate in drug utilization reviews and liaise with community pharmacists.
• Support clinical pharmacy research activities led by the division manager.

Skills

BLS

Medication safety

Teaching ability

Clinical research

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

French (optional)

Education

Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Sydney, NS, seeks a Pharmacist to provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of the interdisciplinary team. Duties include patient counseling, medication monitoring, drug information, and participation in drug utilization reviews.

The successful candidate will have a pharmacy degree, be eligible for NS regulator, BLS, and hospital-facing experience. This long assignment offers 75 hours biweekly with hourly pay of $49.42–$63.29.