Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective drug therapy through direct patient care, medication reconciliation, and participation in rounds and education. The role includes mentoring students and collaborating with the broader clinical team.

Ideal candidates have hospital pharmacy experience, NS regulator eligibility, and strong communication skills as well as a commitment to lifelong learning in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree and eligibility for NS regulator registration.
• Hospital-based direct patient care experience preferred (≥2 years).
• Strong communication, teaching and critical appraisal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based drug therapy and patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and quality improvement projects.
• Mentor students and liaise with community pharmacy as needed.
• Respond to drug information questions from the interprofessional team.

Skills

Communication

Teaching ability

Time management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Lifelong learning

Critical appraisal of literature

Patient safety knowledge

Bilingual French desirable

Education

Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy

NSPR registration eligibility

Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent

Job description

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Req ID: 226388
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: PHAR CC/Emg/ACC/MOTP/Card/Neur
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 4-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist is accountable and responsible for ensuring safe and effective drug therapy for patients through the provision of evidence-based direct patient care activities. Duties include medication reconciliation, active participation in interdisciplinary rounds, patient education, student mentoring, and may include liaison with community pharmacy and providing education and responding to drug information questions from the interprofessional team. The pharmacist participates in quality improvement projects and research in collaboration with their clinical team and the pharmacy department.

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

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

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 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.

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