Pharmacist - Geriatrics

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Pharmacist to join their team. The role involves providing direct pharmaceutical care, participating in clinical research, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Pharmacy, experience in hospital settings, and strong patient counseling abilities. This position offers a salary between $49.42 and $61.74 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of direct pharmaceutical care.
• Conduct medication monitoring and counseling.
• Liaison with Community Pharmacists.

Skills

Patient counseling

Medication monitoring

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize

Experience in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy

Completion of a Hospital pharmacy residency program

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 209936
Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII
Department: PHAR MH/Geriatrics/Surgical QEII
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Oct-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Visit us at www.novascotia.com to learn more.

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

Hours

• Permanent / 100% FTE / 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.

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.