Pharmacist - Primary Health Care

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Manager of Primary Health Care, the Pharmacist will work with a varied group of health professionals, other dedicated front-line pharmacy staff, and patients to provide patient-centred care that optimizes safe, effective, and appropriate drug therapy. This includes working on selected medical services, identifying and resolving drug-related problems, completing medication reconciliation, participating in interprofessional medical rounds, providing patient education, and making therapeutic recommendations to the medical team. The Pharmacist is also responsible to ensure safe and effective drug therapy by participating in and overseeing drug distribution systems (inpatient and outpatient) as well as contributing to the effective and efficient attainment of the goals and objectives of Nova Scotia Health Pharmacy Services.

Travel will be required with this position.

The position will help address and build capacity to support our response to the Mass Casualty Commission's final report recommendations, relevant to Primary Health Care

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Graduation from an accredited university program in Pharmacy
• Completion of a Pharmacy Residency Program preferred
• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make accurate and timely recommendations regarding safe and cost-effective use of drugs
• 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

Compensation and Incentives

43.68 - $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.