Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services

Job summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for the procurement and dispensing of medications while ensuring their safe and effective use within a collaborative, inter-professional team. They provide patient-centered care, promote health and wellness, and contribute to practice-based research and drug use evaluation.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 215038Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital Department: OPWZ PHAR Pharmacy Clinical QGHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 5-Oct-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacist works within an inter-professional and collaborative team to deliver holistic, comprehensive, healthcare services in a patient-centered environment. 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. Further, 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. The Pharmacist ensures that the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and inter-professional collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR) Two (2) years recent related experience an asset Completion of a hospital residency program an asset Member of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists an asset BLS (Basic Life Support) required Computer proficiency Knowledge of pharmacokinetics relevant to area of practice/populations served Demonstrated accountability Demonstrated judgement and decision making skills Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation Demonstrated leadership abilities Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health Travel may be required Competencies in other languages 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.

What you’ll do

The Pharmacist is responsible for the procurement and dispensing of medications while ensuring their safe and effective use within a collaborative, inter-professional team. They provide patient-centered care, promote health and wellness, and contribute to practice-based research and drug use evaluation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator. Two years of recent related experience and completion of a hospital residency program are considered assets.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Medication Dispensing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmacokinetics
• Medication dispensing
• Patient-centered care
• Evidence-based practice
• Drug information
• Conflict resolution
• Collaboration
• Time management
• Leadership
• Clinical pharmacy
• Basic life support
• Computer proficiency
• Decision making
• Communication
• Planning
• Procurement
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• French Language
• Accountability
• Research
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Conflict Resolution
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Population Health
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Disabilities
• Healthcare Services
• Disease Prevention
• Drug Utilization Review

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Pharmacists