Pharmacist - Seniors Care

Job summary

The pharmacist provides clinical assessments and treatment plans as part of an interdisciplinary seniors care team in emergency and community settings. They coordinate interventions to promote patient well-being while collaborating with healthcare teams and community partners.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 228816Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ Strat Frailty Network LeadersType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 19-Nov-26About the Opportunity The Pharmacist works under the supervision of the Manager of Seniors, Western Zone in collaboration with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager at YRH and acts as a member of the interdisciplinary Seniors Care Team providing service primarily in the emergency department and community setting. The Pharmacist works to provide assessments, treatment plans and coordination of interventions which help promote the well-being of patients. The Pharmacist provides collaborative, client centered care across the continuum, supporting patients, families, populations and communities. This position includes considerable collaboration within the team and with community partners. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The Pharmacist will help manage a busy caseload and use clinical judgement to prioritize interventions. The Pharmacist is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Graduate of an approved School of Pharmacy, and currently registered or eligible to become registered with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator. Two (2) years clinical experience in the field Knowledge of Nova Scotia Health services/programs and Community support services/programs and health care facilities. Knowledge of the principles of comprehensive rehabilitation/geriatric assessments Ability to nurture and maintain credible working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders Must be able to work independently and as part of a team Competency in computer based programs (Microsoft office suites) 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 $49.41 - $63.28 hourly $65.50 with 25 years' experience with the employer. 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 provides clinical assessments and treatment plans as part of an interdisciplinary seniors care team in emergency and community settings. They coordinate interventions to promote patient well-being while collaborating with healthcare teams and community partners.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an approved School of Pharmacy and registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists. A minimum of two years of clinical experience in the field is required.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical pharmacy
• Geriatric assessment
• Treatment planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient assessment
• Medication management
• Communication skills
• Prioritization
• Microsoft Office
• Community support services
• Communication
• Coordinating
• Support Services
• Rehabilitation
• Innovation
• French Language
• Clinical Experience
• Treatment Planning
• Emergency Departments
• Geriatrics
• Disabilities
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Medical Frailty

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Pharmacist
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Pharmacists

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