Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Yarmouth; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Yarmouth Regional Hospital seeks a Pharmacist for a casual, long-assignment position. The role covers procurement and dispensing of medications with emphasis on safe use and patient education.

The successful candidate will contribute to evidence-based practice, collaborate with the inter-professional team, and support continuous improvement within pharmacy services. Travel may be required; French preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR).
• Two years' related experience is an asset.
• Completion of a hospital residency program is an asset.
• BLS required.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics relevant to practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure and dispense medications for patients.
• Provide information about safe and effective medication use.
• Support evidence-based decision making and practice initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed pharmacist

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Planning and time management

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Hospital pharmacy software

NSPR licensure

Job description

Req ID: 225914
Location: WesternZone,Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical YRH
Type of Employment: CasualHourly PT long-assignment(70%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 11-Sep-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 Healthsuch 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:

• 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

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment part-time position; 52.5 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.

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.

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