Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy Services

Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy Services

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Req ID: 228312

Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Department: OPNZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical CEHHC

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT short-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 27-Oct-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

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

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

Short assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Approximately 6 months

Compensation and Benefits

$49.42 - $63.29 hourly

$65.50 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

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.

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