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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Services

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

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Req ID: 227450

Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII

Department: PHAR Operations VG 2N

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

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 15-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient or family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized; prepares, packages and dispenses medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms, dispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose, physician order entry, working with automation, Inventory control, medication reconciliation, and CIVA systems. Preparation of chemotherapy doses, distributing narcotics and participating in quality programs and patient safety initiatives.

About You

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

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required

If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova scotia will be considered
If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered

Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset
BLS (Basic Life Support) required
Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset
Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset
Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping
Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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 12 months

Compensation And Benefits

Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 hourly

(Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20)

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.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Responsibilities

Prepare, package, and dispense medications under a pharmacist’s direct supervision, including sterile and non-sterile compounds, chemotherapy doses, and inpatient and outpatient unit-dose medications. Support physician order entry, pharmacy automation, inventory control, medication reconciliation, narcotics distribution, and quality and patient-safety initiatives.

Requirements

Applicants are required to graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and hold Nova Scotia Pharmacy Technician licensure and registration; candidates pursuing licensure or Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered if no fully qualified candidates are available. BLS is required, while injection authorization, hospital pharmacy experience, chemotherapy precautions, and experience with unit-dose systems and automation are assets; candidates should also have medication calculation, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Medication Preparation and Dispensing
Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
Chemotherapy Dose Preparation
Unit Dose Drug Distribution
Physician Order Entry
Pharmacy Automation
Inventory Control
Medication Reconciliation
CIVA Systems
Narcotics Distribution
Sterile Technique
Mathematical Medication Calculations
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Medical Terminology
Microsoft Office and Excel
Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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Keywords

Registered Pharmacy Technician
Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
Nova Scotia Pharmacy Technician Registration
Basic Life Support
Sterile Compounding
Non-Sterile Compounding
Chemotherapy
Unit Dose Drug Distribution
Physician Order Entry
Pharmacy Automation
Decentralized Medication Dispensing Cabinets
Inventory Control
Medication Reconciliation
CIVA Systems
Narcotics Distribution
Sterile Technique
Medical Terminology
Medication Calculations
Prescription Drug Regulations
Record Keeping
Microsoft Office
Excel
Patient Safety
Quality Programs

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