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Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

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#CUPE Healthcare
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsCA$49 - CA$63 / HOURPosted 28 days agoCloses Jul 11

Location

Nova Scotia

Salary

CA$49 - CA$63 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Pharmacist ensures safe and effective drug therapy by overseeing distribution systems and resolving drug-related problems. They provide clinical services including regimen reviews, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and therapeutic recommendations during medical rounds.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD and a valid license to practice in Nova Scotia. BLS certification is required, and a pharmacy residency or two years of hospital clinical experience is preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeWritten CommunicationDrug InformationOral CommunicationMedication ReconciliationPharmacokinetic MonitoringClinical Pharmacy PracticeTherapeutic RecommendationsDrug Distribution SystemsDrug Regimen ReviewPatient Medication Teaching

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID

  • 211751Location: Eastern Zone, St.
  • Martha's
  • Regional
  • Hospital
  • Department:
  • PHARM
  • COV
  • Pharm
  • INPTS
  • CNSType of
  • Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
  • Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting

Closing Date

  • 10-Jul-26About 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
  • Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia
  • 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 Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $49.42 - $63.29 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. 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.

Benefits

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

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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education. The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQHalifax Regional Municipality & Waterville, Nova Scotia

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Market context

Pharmacy roles in Nova Scotia hospitals

Pharmacy roles in Nova Scotia are typically in steady demand in hospital and direct patient care settings, where employers look for pharmacists who can support safe medication use and clinical collaboration. Competition is often strongest for candidates with a recognized pharmacy degree, eligibility for Nova Scotia registration, and preferred experience such as a hospital residency or 2 years of direct patient care, plus BLS. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of patient-facing or inpatient pharmacy work before applying.

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