Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Pharmacist for a casual full-time long-assignment at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, within the OPEZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical CBR. The role involves direct pharmaceutical care, patient counseling, medication monitoring, and participation in clinical research as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include Pharmacy degree, NS regulator eligibility, hospital residency or equivalent experience, BLS, and strong teaching and communication skills; French is a

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy.
• Eligible for the registration with the NS Pharmacist Regulator (NSPR).
• Completion of a Hospital pharmacy residency program and/or equivalent related direct patient care experience (min 2 years) in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Knowledge of medication patient safety therapeutics required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients as part of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Perform patient counseling and medication monitoring.
• Mentor students and participate in drug utilization reviews.
• Liaise with Community Pharmacists and provide education/drug information.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Teamwork

Critical appraisal of literature

Time management

Lifelong learning

French language

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

NS Pharmacist Regulator registration eligible

Hospital pharmacy residency

BLS certification

Job description

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical CBR
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position

About the Opportunity

Under the direct supervision of the Manager Clinical Services, the Pharmacist will participate in the provision of direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Duties include patient counseling, medication monitoring, student mentoring, drug utilization reviews, liaison with Community Pharmacists and education/drug information. The Pharmacist participates in any clinical pharmacy research in which the Clinical Division Manager is involved.

About You

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

• - Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy
• - Eligible for the registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
• - Completion of a Hospital pharmacy residency program and/or equivalent related direct patient care experience (minimal 2 years) in a hospital setting preferred
• - BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• - Knowledge of medication patient safety therapeutics required
• - Knowledge of medication patient safety concepts an asset
• - Experience in evidence based clinical research an asset
• - Strong teaching ability/experience required
• - Experience in critical appraisal of scientific literature required
• - Proven effective oral and written communication skills required
• - Experience as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team required
• - Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and to work well under time pressures required
• - Demonstrated interest in professional development and lifelong learning required
• - 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

• - Long Assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• - Approximately 12 months

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.

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.

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.