Pharmacist - Primary Health Care

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health authority where you will play a vital role in patient care as a Pharmacist. This position involves collaborating with health professionals to ensure safe and effective drug therapy, providing patient education, and participating in interprofessional medical rounds. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and offers a fulfilling work-life balance. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Pharmacy program and licensed in Nova Scotia.
• Strong knowledge of drugs and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care optimizing safe and effective drug therapy.
• Participate in medical rounds and make therapeutic recommendations.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics

Ability to make accurate and timely recommendations

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Graduation from an accredited University program in Pharmacy

Completion of a Pharmacy Residency Program

Licensed to practice Pharmacy in Nova Scotia

Job description

Req ID: 178962
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, North Cumberland Collaborative Practice
Department: Primary Health Care
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 7-May-25

*This is a re-posted position. Current applicants are not required to re-apply.

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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Manager of Primary Health Care, the Pharmacist will work with a varied group of health professionals, other dedicated front-line pharmacy staff, and patients to provide patient-centred care that optimizes safe, effective, and appropriate drug therapy. This includes working on selected medical services, identifying and resolving drug-related problems, completing medication reconciliation, participating in interprofessional medical rounds, providing patient education, and making therapeutic recommendations to the medical team. The Pharmacist is also responsible to ensure safe and effective drug therapy by participating in and overseeing drug distribution systems (inpatient and outpatient) as well as contributing to the effective and efficient attainment of the goals and objectives of Nova Scotia Health Pharmacy Services.

About You

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

• Graduation from an accredited University program in Pharmacy required
• Completion of a Pharmacy Residency Program preferred
• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists) required
• Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make accurate and timely recommendations regarding safe and cost-effective use of drugs
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours

• Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Incentives

$47.03 - $58.77 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. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives.

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.

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