Registered Pharmacy Technician

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Practice Assistant) to support safe medication preparation and dispensing under a pharmacist supervision in a hospital setting.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and be licensed in Nova Scotia (NSPR); BLS is required. Hospital experience and chemotherapy preparation knowledge are assets. This is casual relief with variable shifts and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting is an asset.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and chemotherapy handling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package and dispense medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist in compounding sterile and non-sterile dosage forms.
• Support inventory control and medication reconciliation processes.
• Operate and troubleshoot pharmacy automation and CIVA systems.

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

Nova Scotia Pharmacist Technician licensure (NSPR)

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Communication and interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office (basic)

Tools

CIVA systems

Unit dose drug distribution

Automation systems

Job description

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Req ID: 219959
Location: CentralZone,Victoria Building - QEII
Department: PHAR Operations VG 2N
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 3
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 23-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reportingto the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Practice Assistant) participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient or family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized; prepares, packages and dispenses medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, dispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose, physician order entry, working with automation, Inventory control, medication reconciliation, and CIVA systems. Preparation of chemotherapy doses, distributing narcotics and participating in quality programs and patient safety initiatives.

About You

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

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
• Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required
  • If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova scotia will be considered
  • If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered
• Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset
• Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset
• Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
• Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
• Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medicationsKnowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
• Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays (if applicable)

Compensation and Benefits

Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20 hourly)

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.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.