Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Pharmacist to join their team at the Valley Regional Hospital. This role focuses on delivering holistic healthcare services, particularly in oncology. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and prefer individuals with hospital residency experience. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $49.42 to $63.29 and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting a collaborative and patient-centered approach to pharmacy services.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, comprehensive healthcare services in a patient-centered environment.
• Assist with oncology/chemotherapy coverage and manage procurement and dispensing of medications.
• Provide information about optimal use of medications and promote cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Client focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Judgment and decision making

Planning and organization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Details

Req ID: 214060
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: PHAR Pharmacy Clinical VRH & SMH
Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly FTE 100% x 1
Posting Closing Date: 5-Jan-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 will assist with oncology/chemotherapy coverage and has accountability for the procurement and dispensing of medications, as well as their safe and effective use by patients. The Pharmacist provides information about the optimal use of medications, promotes cost‑effectiveness through evidence‑based decision making, and contributes to the knowledge base of drug information through practice‑based research initiatives and evidence‑based practice or services.

About You

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
• Two 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

• Long Assignment / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi‑weekly
• Shifts include days, nights and weekends
• Travel to various sites may be required

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.

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.