HSW/Continuing Care Assistant - Homecare - Full Time & Part Time Positions

Northwood; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 72,662,000 - 86,535,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Pyxis Support Registered Pharmacy Technician to manage the Pyxis automated dispensing cabinet system and ensure safe, effective use across Central Zone. You will troubleshoot hardware and software issues and collaborate with engineering teams on installations and upgrades.

Requirements include a Pharmacy Technology Program, BLS, and NS licensure. Travel to multiple sites is required; permanent full-time with NSGEU Healthcare union benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technology Program or equivalent experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Able to travel to all sites within Central Zone, required.
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required.
• Two to five years hospital pharmacy practice assistant experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Pyxis automated dispensing cabinet system and monitor safe use by nursing and pharmacy.
• Serve as main point of contact for nursing and pharmacy; answer questions and troubleshoot Pyxis issues.
• Collaborate with Pyxis Application Specialists and engineers on installations and upgrades.
• Provide safe pharmaceutical service across Central Zone and address hardware/software concerns.

Skills

BLS

Travel to sites

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy Technology Program

Nova Scotia Pharmacist Technician licensure (NSPR)

Tools

Pyxis automation

Job description

Req ID: 213371
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: PHAR Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 26-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

In conjunction with the Pharmacy Operations Manager, the Pyxis Support Registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the management of the pharmacy automated dispensing cabinet system (Pyxis®). The Pyxis Support Registered Pharmacy Technician is responsible for monitoring the system to ensure the overall safe and effective use by nursing and pharmacy. They are also the main point of contact for both nursing and pharmacy and are responsible for answering questions and trouble‑shooting problems and issues concerning the Pyxis system. In collaboration with the Pyxis Application Specialists and engineers and the Pharmacy Information Systems team, they are responsible for the processing of new equipment installations, implementing software and hardware upgrades and addressing technical concerns. The Pyxis Support Registered Pharmacy Technician is highly trained to provide safe and effective quality pharmaceutical service throughout Central Zone in accordance with policy and procedures and is competent in solving hardware and software issues related to the Pyxis system.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technology Program (accredited program preferred) or equivalent experience (one-year full‑time experience as a hospital pharmacy practice assistant OR two years’ experience as a community pharmacy technician)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Able to travel to all sites within Central Zone, required
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required
• If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova Scotia will be considered
• If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered
• Two to five years as a hospital pharmacy practice assistant experience an asset
• Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
• Knowledge of Pharmacy automation technology (such as Pyxis®) an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications
• Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
• Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with providing education sessions and presentations an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Permanent full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20)

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.

What You’ll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services; we’re a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high‑quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you’ll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work‑life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You’ve Applied

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

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.