Pharmacist - FT

Sobeys; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys Pharmacy in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join our patient‑centered care team. You will provide clinical services, counseling, and ensure safe prescription processing in a fast-moving environment.

You bring a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, licensed status in Nova Scotia, and injection/First Aid certification. Kroll experience is a plus. Join us to support health needs across our communities.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with a degree in pharmacy and active licensure in Nova Scotia.
• Strong patient communication and education skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical services.
• Experience with pharmacy software, ideally Kroll.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient counseling and education for therapies and new medications.
• Prioritize patient safety and accuracy in prescription processing.
• Develop care plans, document follow-ups, and participate in disease state management.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and technicians to deliver seamless care.
• Support vaccine administration, injections, and health risk assessments as needed.
• Adhere to policies, regulations, and quality standards across locations.
• Stay current with pharmacy practices and corporate programs.
• Contribute to patient experience consistency across Sobeys locations.

Skills

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist in good standing (Nova Scotia)

Tools

Kroll software

Job description

Ready to start fresh?

We are passionate about promoting the health and well‑being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team, which is committed to providing exceptional patient‑centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

Here’s where you’ll have an impact:

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest to achieve excellence in patient‑centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (e.g., disease state management, medication reviews, adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines).
• Provide patient counseling and education for new therapies to patients and caregivers, tailoring the approach to the needs and concerns of the patient (e.g., literacy, hearing loss, privacy).
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation.
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health and wellness services to all patients.
• Actively engage in all areas of Fusion to ensure patients experience seamless care and a consistent pharmacy experience across locations.
• Ensure prescription safety by prioritizing technical functions and delegating tasks to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required.
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings and programs, providing each customer/patient with the program that best meets their health care needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI).

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in the province of responsibility.
• Injection and First Aid Certification.
• Kroll software experience is preferred.