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About the Role

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 has accountability and responsibility for the procurement and dispensing of medications, as well as their safe and effective use by patients, the prevention of disease and the promotion of health and wellness and independent prescribing within collaborative practices. The Pharmacist provides information about the optimal use of medications and promotes the cost effectiveness of medications through evidence-based decision making. Pharmacists contribute to the knowledge base of drug information by partaking in practice-based research initiatives and promoting evidence-based practice or services through drug use evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Patient counseling
• Medication monitoring
• Student mentoring
• Drug utilization reviews
• Liaison with Community Pharmacists
• Education/drug information
• Accountability and responsibility for the procurement and dispensing of medications
• Ensure safe and effective use of medications by patients
• Prevention of disease and promotion of health and wellness
• Independent prescribing within collaborative practices
• Provide information about the optimal use of medications
• Promote cost effectiveness of medications through evidence-based decision making
• Contribute to the knowledge base of drug information by partaking in practice-based research initiatives
• Promote evidence-based practice or services through drug use evaluation

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized school of Pharmacy
• Registration or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator required
• Resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Skills

• Competencies in other languages asset; French preferred

Location

• Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
• Various locations throughout Nova Scotia

Work Type

• Permanent
• Assignments
• Casual Relief Opportunities
• Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available

Experience Level

• New Graduate with Registered Intern License
• Registered

Education Level

• Graduate of a recognized school of Pharmacy

Salary/Compensations

• Pharmacist (New Graduate with Registered Intern License) - $49.42 per hour
• Pharmacist (Registered) - $53.39 - $63.29 per hour after you provide proof of your active-practicing license with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator
• Shift and weekend premiums

Benefits

• Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
• Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
• Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
• Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including: Health & dental coverage, Travel insurance, Long-term disability protection, Life insurance, A defined benefit pension plan.

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.