Pharmacist - Drug Procurement

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Halifax seeks a Pharmacist to provide direct pharmaceutical care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient counseling and medication monitoring. Candidates must have a pharmacy degree, registration eligibility, and at least 2 years of hospital experience. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay between $49.42 and $61.74, along with a benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR).
• 2+ years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews.
• Participate in clinical pharmacy research.

Skills

Patient counseling

Medication monitoring

Strong teaching ability

Effective communication skills

Critical appraisal of scientific literature

Education

Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy

Completion of Hospital pharmacy residency program

Job description

Req ID: 208314
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: PHAR QE2 DRUG PROCUREMENT & DISTRIBUTION
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 28-Aug-25

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 / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$49.42 - $61.74 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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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