Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Salary
CA$49 - CA$63 / HOUR
Provide direct pharmaceutical care to cardiology inpatients and outpatients as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include order verification, medication monitoring, patient counseling, and participating in clinical research and quality improvement.
Requires a degree from a recognized School of Pharmacy and eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator. BLS certification is required, and a hospital pharmacy residency or at least 2 years of hospital experience is preferred.
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Closing Date: 29-Jun-26
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager responsible for the Cardiology & Hearth Health team, the Pharmacist will participate in the provision of direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients as a member of the interdisciplinary care team which may include order verification and other medication management activities. Duties include patient counseling, medication monitoring, student mentoring, drug utilization reviews, liaison with Community Pharmacists and education/drug information. The Pharmacist participates in clinical pharmacy research and quality improvement activities in alignment with the Pharmacy Department.
$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.
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.
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.
Market context
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.
Salary benchmark
$83,825 avg / yr
Typical range: $63,482–$102,794 based on 12 active listings in Nova Scotia
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