Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Pharmacy Practice Assistant works within an inter-professional team to provide safe, ethical, and patient-centered care. They are responsible for pharmacy functions and planning care under the guidance of pharmacists and management.
22-Jul-26About the Opportunity The Pharmacy Practice Assistant works as a member of the inter-professional team and participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient and family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized. Working within their legislated scope of practice and scope of employment, the Pharmacy Practice Assistant assumes responsibility for their own actions, are accountable to the public and contribute as a healthcare professional to plan of care and function of pharmacy to ensure a safe and healthy environment. The Pharmacy Practice Assistant functions are self-determined, assigned through management, the pharmacist, another Pharmacy Technician or as requested by other members of the care team.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Grade XII plus completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician/Technology Program (accredited program preferred) OR one-year full-time experience as a hospital pharmacy technician OR two years’ experience as a community pharmacy technician If the successful candidate is a Registered Technician, they will be compensated according to the Registered Technician payscale Licensure in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSCP) is an asset Two years’ experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite Effective communication and interpersonal skills Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Must have reliable transportation as travel may be required (on occasion)
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificationsHours
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20 Hourly (Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 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.
Requires Grade XII and a recognized Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent professional experience in hospital or community settings. Licensure in Nova Scotia (NSCP) and proficiency in medical terminology and basic computer skills are preferred.
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.