Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in the Eastern Zone is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective drug therapy across inpatient and outpatient services. You will participate in drug distribution, supervise staff, and provide clinical services, including teaching and medication reconciliation.

The role requires a Pharmacy degree, license in Nova Scotia, BLS, and strong drug knowledge with excellent communication. Residency and hospital experience are preferred; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from a CCAPP 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective drug therapy by participating in and overseeing drug distribution systems (inpatient and outpatient).
• Supervise pharmacy support staff and identify and resolve drug-related problems.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services including drug regimen review, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, patient teaching, and drug information.

Skills

Drug knowledge

Communication skills

Clinical decision making

Education

Pharmacy degree (BSc Pharm or PharmD)

Job description

Req ID: 223299

Location: Eastern Zone, Strait Richmond Hospital

Department: OPEZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical SMRH

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

Union: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 11-Sep-26

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

Hours

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

Compensation And Benefits

$49.42 - $63.29 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.

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.