Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax seeks a Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Oncology/Surgery/Research division. You will deliver direct pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting, counsel patients, monitor medications, mentor students, and participate in drug utilization reviews as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a recognized pharmacy degree, eligibility for NS regulator registration, and hospital residency or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients as part of the care team.
• Counsel patients and monitor medications.
• Mentor students and participate in teaching.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews and education/drug information.
• Liaise with Community Pharmacists; contribute to clinical research.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Critical appraisal

Patient safety knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

BLS

French (preferred)

Time management under pressure

Education

Pharmacy degree

Eligible for NS regulator registration

Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent

Job description

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Req ID: 227430
Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII
Department: PHAR Pharmacy Oncology/Surgery/Research
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 20-Oct-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. The Pharmacist participates in any clinical pharmacy research in which the Clinical Division Manager is involved.

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
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.

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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