Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The pharmacist provides direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient counseling, medication monitoring, drug utilization reviews, and participation in clinical pharmacy research.
8-Sep-26About the Opportunity Under the direct supervision of the Manager Clinical Services, the Pharmacist will participate in the provision of direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Duties include patient counseling, medication monitoring, student mentoring, drug utilization reviews, liaison with Community Pharmacists and education/drug information. The Pharmacist participates in any clinical pharmacy research in which the Clinical Division Manager is involved.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy Eligible for the registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR) Completion of a Hospital pharmacy residency program and/or equivalent related direct patient care experience (minimal 2 years) in a hospital setting preferred BLS (Basic Life Support) required Knowledge of medication patient safety therapeutics required Knowledge of medication patient safety concepts an asset Experience in evidence based clinical research an asset Strong teaching ability/experience required Experience in critical appraisal of scientific literature required Proven effective oral and written communication skills required Experience as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team required Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and to work well under time pressures required Demonstrated interest in professional development and lifelong learning required 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.
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Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
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Candidates must be graduates of a recognized School of Pharmacy and eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator. A minimum of two years of hospital pharmacy experience or completion of a hospital pharmacy residency program is required.
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.