Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services

About 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
• Eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
• 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
• 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

• Long Assignment / 50% FTE / 37.5 Hours Bi-weekly 
• Approximately 12 Months

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Compensation and Incentives

$43.67 - $53.24 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.