Pharmacist - Seeking Experienced Candidates

Req ID: 207520 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position ABOUT 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 want to hear from you if you have the following: * Graduate of a recognized school of Pharmacy * Registration or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator 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. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $49.42 - $63.29 Hourly Successful candidates may also 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 HOURS Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. You will be given the opportunity to specify your work hours and location preferences in the application. 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. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an 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. If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us [email protected]

The Pharmacist provides direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of an interdisciplinary team. Key duties include patient counseling, medication monitoring, drug utilization reviews, and participating in clinical pharmacy research.

Candidates must be a graduate of a recognized school of pharmacy and be registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator. Proficiency in other languages, particularly French, is considered an asset.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Travel Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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• Patient Counseling
• Medication Monitoring
• Student Mentoring
• Drug Utilization Reviews
• Clinical Pharmacy Research
• Pharmaceutical Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Drug Information

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 1, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week