Pharmacist - Renal Dialysis

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

Job summary

A major health services provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Renal Pharmacist to ensure drug therapy optimizations for hemodialysis patients. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and relevant licensure. Responsibilities include participating in quality committees and providing education to healthcare professionals. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits in a supportive and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator.
• Two years recent related experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective drug therapy optimizations for hemodialysis patients.
• Participate in quality committees and improvement initiatives.
• Provide educational sessions to other health care professionals.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of pharmacokinetics

Strong client focus

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Commitment to continuous improvement

Demonstrated communication skills

Demonstrated collaboration skills

Commitment to promoting safety and ethical practices

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed or eligible for licensure with NSPR

Job description

Req ID: 210165
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: 8-Oct-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our team 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 province and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. Visit us at www.novascotia.com to learn more.

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of management, the Pharmacist is responsible to ensure safe and effective drug therapy optimizations and management for hemodialysis patients. The Renal Pharmacist participates in all aspects of care for renal patients including immunizations, prescribing/deprescribing, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and serves as a steward for all appropriate medication use. The candidate will also engage in quality committees, quality improvement and research initiatives. Further, the candidate will provide educational sessions to other health care professionals, as well as precept pharmacy learners.

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

• Permanent / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$49.42 - $61.74 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.