Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Sydney, NS, seeks a Pharmacist to provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of the interdisciplinary team. Duties include patient counseling, medication monitoring, drug information, and participation in drug utilization reviews.

The successful candidate will have a pharmacy degree, be eligible for NS regulator, BLS, and hospital-facing experience. This long assignment offers 75 hours biweekly with hourly pay of $49.42–$63.29.

Qualifications

• Hospital residency or equivalent direct patient care experience preferred (min 2 years).
• BLS required.
• Knowledge of medication safety therapeutics required.
• Experience with evidence-based clinical research an asset.
• Strong teaching and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare team is required.
• Ability to prioritize work and work under time pressures.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Counsel patients, monitor medications, and contribute to education and drug information.
• Participate in drug utilization reviews and liaise with community pharmacists.
• Support clinical pharmacy research activities led by the division manager.

Skills

BLS

Medication safety

Teaching ability

Clinical research

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

French (optional)

Education

Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent

Job description

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Req ID: 227115 Location: EasternZone,Cape Breton Regional Hospital Department: OPEZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical CBR Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1 Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition Posting Closing Date: 6-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

• 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.

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.

Hours

• Long Assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

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.

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