At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe drug therapy and oversee pharmacy operations while providing clinical services.
- Company: Join Nova Scotia Health, the largest health service provider in the province.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, health benefits, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in beautiful Nova Scotia.
- Qualifications: Must be a Pharmacy graduate with hospital experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49.42 - 63.29 $ per hour.
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.
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 16 months.
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.
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.
Pharmacist in Antigonish employer: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Nova Scotia Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work culture, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on healthcare services across the province. The diverse and inclusive environment, combined with the chance to work at various sites, ensures that every day brings new challenges and rewards in your career.
Contact Details:
Nova Scotia Health Authority Recruitment Team
