Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy Services
- Truro, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Req ID: 228296
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
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
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
$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.
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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Responsibilities
Oversee inpatient and outpatient drug distribution, supervise pharmacy support staff, and identify and resolve drug-related problems to ensure safe and effective therapy. Provide clinical pharmacy services, patient education and counseling, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and therapeutic recommendations to medical teams.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited university is required, along with eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator and Basic Life Support certification. A pharmacy residency and at least two years of hospital clinical pharmacy experience are preferred; strong drug and therapeutics knowledge and effective communication skills are expected.
Skills
- Drug Distribution
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Drug Regimen Review
- Medication Reconciliation
- Pharmacokinetic Monitoring
- Patient Medication Education
- Drug Information
- Patient Counseling
- Therapeutic Recommendations
- Drug-Related Problem Resolution
- Pharmacy Staff Supervision
- Medical Rounds
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Safe and Cost-Effective Medication Use
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Residency
- Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator
- Basic Life Support
- Drug Distribution
- Inpatient Pharmacy
- Outpatient Pharmacy
- Drug Regimen Review
- Medication Reconciliation
- Pharmacokinetic Monitoring
- Patient Medication Education
- Drug Information
- Medication Counseling
- Medical Rounds
- Therapeutic Recommendations
- Drug-Related Problems
- Drug and Therapeutics
- Pharmacy Staff Supervision
- Safe Medication Use
- Cost-Effective Medication Use