Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join their team. The role involves procuring and dispensing medications while delivering comprehensive healthcare services in a patient-centered environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $49.42 to $63.29 hourly and eligibility for benefits including health and dental insurance, pension plans, and more.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is mandatory.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator.
• BLS certification is required.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics is important.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement and dispensing of medications.
• Provide patient-centered healthcare services.
• Promote cost-effectiveness of medications.
• Contribute to practice-based research initiatives.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of pharmacokinetics

Demonstrated communication skills

Strong client focus

Collaboration skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed with Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator

Job description

Req ID: 213855 Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital Department: PHAR Pharmacy Clinical YRH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 CUPE Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 30-Dec-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.

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.

About You

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

• 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 / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

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.