Job Description

Req ID: 208439

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: PHAR QE2 DRUG PROCUREMENT & DISTRIBUTION

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

NSGEU

Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 29-Aug-25

About the Opportunity

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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

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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

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Permanent / Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

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$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. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.



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.



Nova Scotia Health's Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with resume-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at employeecareeradvice@nshealth.ca.