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Pharmacist - Seeking Experienced Candidates

  • Truro, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 11, 2026
  • 1 position

$49–$63 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time, Temporary, Casual
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Oct 1, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The pharmacist will provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient counseling, medication monitoring, drug utilization reviews, and participating in clinical pharmacy research.

Job details

Req ID: 207520 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova ScotiaDepartment: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia HealthType of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities AvailableUnion: 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 planHours 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 AppliedThank 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 recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca

What you’ll do

The pharmacist will provide direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient counseling, medication monitoring, drug utilization reviews, and participating in clinical pharmacy research.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized school of Pharmacy and hold or be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator. Experience is preferred, and proficiency in French is considered an asset.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

  • interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
  • Patient Counseling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Pharmaceutical care
  • Patient counseling
  • Medication monitoring
  • Drug utilization reviews
  • Clinical research
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Student mentoring
  • Drug information
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Research
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Integrated Care
  • Disabilities
  • French Language
  • Innovation
  • Mentorship
  • Patient Education And Counseling
  • Pharmaceuticals

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Science & Research
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Store Manager Candidate
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Pharmacists

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