Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Nova Scotia seeks a dedicated Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective drug therapy. The role involves overseeing drug distribution systems, supervising pharmacy staff, and providing clinical pharmacy services. Successful candidates must hold a relevant Pharmacy degree, be licensed in Nova Scotia, and preferably have clinical experience in a hospital setting. Attractive compensation and benefits package available.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective drug therapy.
• Oversee drug distribution systems.
• Supervise pharmacy support staff.
• Participate in medical rounds and provide patient counseling.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics

Ability to make accurate and timely recommendations

Competencies in other languages

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy

Completion of a Pharmacy residency program

Licensed to practice Pharmacy in Nova Scotia

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Job description

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacist is responsible to ensure safe and effective drug therapy by participating in and overseeing drug distribution systems (inpatient and outpatient), supervising pharmacy support staff and identifying and resolving drug-related problems. The Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services including drug regimen review, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, individual and group patient medication teaching, drug information and educational programs. Pharmacists work on selected medical services, participate in medical rounds, provide discharge medication calendars and counselling to patients and make therapeutic recommendations to the medical team. The Pharmacist may be required to participate in the orientation and training of Pharmacy Students and other hospital personnel.

About You

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or an entry level Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy from a CCAPP (or similar standard) accredited university required
• Completion of a Pharmacy residency program preferred
• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Minimum two years’ experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
• Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make accurate and timely recommendations regarding safe and cost-effective use of drugs
• 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

• Permanent / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$49.42 - $61.74 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.

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.