Pharmacist

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Pharmacist for a temporary long-assignment in Halifax. You will participate in inpatient/outpatient pharmaceutical care as part of an interdisciplinary team, counsel patients, monitor therapies, and mentor students.

The role supports drug information and clinical trials, with emphasis on patient safety and education. Requirements include a recognized PharmD, NS regulator eligibility, BLS, and hospital-based experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy.
• Eligible for Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator registration.
• Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent patient care experience (min 2 years).
• BLS certification required.
• Strong teaching and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Counsel patients, monitor medications and support drug information activities.
• Mentor students and conduct drug utilization reviews.
• Collaborate with Community Pharmacists and support clinical trials.

Skills

Patient counseling

Medication monitoring

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Critical appraisal

Education

Pharmacy degree

NSPR registration eligible

Hospital pharmacy residency or 2+ years experience

BLS certification

Job description

Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Summer Street Entrance - QEII

Department: PHAR Research PPA

Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition

Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1

Posting Closing Date: 18-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direct supervision of the Manager Clinical Services, the Pharmacist will participate in the provision of direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Duties include patient counseling, medication monitoring, student mentoring, drug utilization reviews, liaison with Community Pharmacists and education/drug information. This pharmacist will work closely with the Research Pharmacy Technician and Manager to support drug related clinical trials including building in the CIS.

About You

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

• Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy
• Eligible for the registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
• Completion of a Hospital pharmacy residency program and/or equivalent related direct patient care experience (minimal 2 years) in a hospital setting preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Knowledge of medication patient safety therapeutics required
• Knowledge of medication patient safety concepts an asset
• Experience in evidence based clinical research an asset
• Strong teaching ability/experience required
• Experience in critical appraisal of scientific literature required
• Proven effective oral and written communication skills required
• Experience as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team required
• Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and to work well under time pressures required
• Demonstrated interest in professional development and lifelong learning required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 1 year

Compensation and Benefits

$49.42 - $63.29 hourly

$65.50 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

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 unitposition. 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.

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