Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package: health, dental, life

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will counsel patients, monitor medications, mentor students, and contribute to drug information and education efforts.

This role supports drug trials, collaborates with the Research Pharmacy Technician and Manager, and participates in drug safety activities while aligning with the CIS framework.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy.
• Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR).
• Completion of hospital pharmacy residency and/or equivalent experience (2+ years).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Knowledge of medication safety therapeutics required.
• Experience in evidence-based clinical research is an asset.
• Strong teaching ability/experience required.
• Experience in critical appraisal of scientific literature required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients, including patient counseling and medication monitoring.
• Mentor students and participate in education and drug information activities.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews and liaise with community pharmacists.

Skills

BLS

Medication safety

Teaching ability

Literature appraisal

Multidisciplinary teamwork

French (preferred)

Patient counseling

Education

Pharmacy degree

NSPR registration eligibility

Hospital pharmacy residency

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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