Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Pharmacist to join the South Shore Regional Hospital in a permanent part-time capacity. The role focuses on procuring and dispensing medications, ensuring safe use, and contributing to cost-effective, evidence-based practices within a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will participate in independent prescribing within collaboration, support inter-professional care, and engage in practice-based research to promote quality and safety in patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy.
• Licensed or eligible for Licensure with Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR).
• Two years of related experience is an asset.
• Completion of a hospital residency program is an asset.
• Member of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is an asset.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and dispensing of medications.
• Ensure safe and effective use of medications.
• Participate in independent prescribing within collaborative practices.
• Provide information on optimal use of medications and cost effectiveness.
• Contribute to drug information knowledge base and practice-based research.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Accountability

Judgement/decision making

Client focus

Leadership/organization

Time management

Education

Pharmacy degree

Licensure with NS Pharmacy Regulator

Hospital residency experience (asset)

Job description

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Req ID: 226989
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical SSRH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (50%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 8-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

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

• Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy
• Licensed or eligible for Licensure with 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, 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 part-time position; 37.5 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.

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