Pharmacist - Geriatrics

Natural Factors; Truro; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Geriatric Pharmacist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves optimizing drug therapy for elderly patients, engaging in quality improvement initiatives, and providing educational sessions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, relevant clinical experience, and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective drug therapy optimizations for geriatric patients.
• Participate in all aspects of care for patients over the age of 65.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 197942

Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Department: PHAR Pharmacy Clinical CEHHC

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1

CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About The Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist is responsible to ensure safe and effective drug therapy optimizations and management for geriatric patients. The Geriatric Pharmacist will be a part of a multidisciplinary seniors care team and will participate in all aspects of care for patients over the age of 65 including comprehensive medication reviews, prescribing/deprescribing, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and is a steward for all appropriate medication use. The candidate will also engage in quality committees, quality improvement and research initiatives. Further, the candidate will provide educational sessions to other health care professionals, as well as precept pharmacy learners.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or an entry level Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy from a CCAPP (or similar standard) accredited university required
• Completion of a Pharmacy Residency Program preferred
• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Minimum two years experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
• Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make accurate and timely recommendations regarding safe and cost-effective use of drugs
• 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 / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$47.03 - $58.77 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.