Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure safe drug therapy, oversee distribution systems, and supervise staff in a hospital setting. You will participate in rounds, provide medication teaching, and contribute to discharge planning for patients.

The role emphasizes clinical pharmacy services, drug information, and ongoing education for staff and students, with a focus on safe, cost-effective drug use.

Qualifications

• BBLS certification and NS regulatory eligibility required.
• Experience in hospital clinical practice preferred.
• Strong pharmaceutical knowledge and therapeutic judgment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and oversee inpatient and outpatient drug distribution.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and resolve drug-related problems.
• Provide drug regimen review, med rec, and pharmacokinetic monitoring.
• Counsel patients and contribute to discharge medication calendars.
• Offer education and participate in rounds with the medical team.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Communication skills

Cost-effective drug use

BLS certification

Hospital pharmacy experience

Multilingual capability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Pharmacy Residency

Job description

Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: OPNZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical CEHHC
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacist is responsible to ensure safe and effective drug therapy by participating in and overseeing drug distribution systems (inpatient and outpatient), supervising pharmacy support staff and identifying and resolving drug-related problems. The Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services including drug regimen review, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, individual and group patient medication teaching, drug information and educational programs. Pharmacists work on selected medical services, participate in medical rounds, provide discharge medication calendars and counselling to patients and make therapeutic recommendations to the medical team. The Pharmacist may be required to participate in the orientation and training of Pharmacy Students and other hospital personnel.

About You

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or an entry level Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy from a CCAPP (or similar standard) accredited university required
• Completion of a Pharmacy Residency Program preferred
• Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Minimum two years experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
• 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 position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$49.42 - $63.29 hourly

$65.50 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer.

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.

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.