Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Hunts Point; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Pharmacist to deliver holistic pharmaceutical care within a patient-centered environment at Queens General Hospital. You will be accountable for procurement, dispensing, and safe medication use with opportunities for independent prescribing within collaborative practice.

The role emphasizes evidence-based drug information, cost effectiveness, and engagement in quality improvement, research, and inter-professional collaboration across the health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy completed or in process for licensure.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR).
• Two years of recent related experience is considered an asset.
• Completion of a hospital residency program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and dispensing of medications in a hospital setting.
• Provide information on optimal medication use and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams to deliver patient-centered care.
• Participate in practice-based research and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy license

Computer proficiency

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Req ID: 215038
Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital
Department: OPWZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical QGH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacist works within an inter-professional and collaborative team to deliver holistic, comprehensive, healthcare services in a patient-centered environment. The Pharmacist has accountability and responsibility for the procurement and dispensing of medications, as well as their safe and effective use by patients, the prevention of disease and the promotion of health and wellness and independent prescribing within collaborative practices. The Pharmacist provides information about the optimal use of medications and promotes the cost effectiveness of medications through evidence based decision making. Further, pharmacists contribute to the knowledge base of drug information by partaking in practice based research initiatives, and promoting evidence based practice or services through drug use evaluation. The Pharmacist ensures that the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and inter-professional collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.

About You

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
• Two (2) years recent related experience an asset
• Completion of a hospital residency program an asset
• Member of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists an asset
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Computer proficiency
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics relevant to area of practice/populations served
• Demonstrated accountability
• Demonstrated judgement and decision making skills
• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
• Travel may be required
• Competencies in other languages asset; French preferred

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 Hours biweekly

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.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.