Pharmacist - Overnight Drug Distribution

Req ID: 208437
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII  
Department: PHAR QE2 DRUG PROCUREMENT & DISTRIBUTION
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1 
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 29-Aug-25

About the Opportunity

As an overnight pharmacist working at Nova Scotia Health, you will be responsible for the nightly execution of inpatient medication management activities at the QEII sites (HI and VG), including:

•    Review medication orders for safety and appropriateness, and verify orders written by prescribers
•    Provide drug information and clinical overnight pharmacist support as the on-call pharmacist for non-oncology related issues
•    Responsible for drug distribution services in collaboration with Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Practice Assistants
•    Communicate with nursing, medical staff, pharmacy team members and management
•    Other assignments or duties as required
•    Additional responsibilities:
      o    Comply with all policies and procedures of Nova Scotia Health, laws and regulations and standards of accreditation
      o    Accurately interpret, assess and where necessary, clarify the prescriber’s medication orders
      o    Effectively problem solve regarding drug distribution issues as needed
      o    Identify, follow-up and document adverse drug reactions and medication incidents according to departmental procedures
      o    Participate in departmental initiatives or other shifts as needed
 
Pharmacists are responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care. This entails the responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life. Pharmacists also supervise a drug delivery system that integrates the application of the pharmacist’s specialized knowledge with the distribution of the medication to assure optimal medication therapy for the patient.

NOTE:  This position will be mainly at Halifax Infirmary but may be scheduled to work remotely or at other campuses as well.

About You

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

• Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy
• Eligible for the registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR) required
• Completion of a Hospital pharmacy residency program and/or equivalent related direct patient care experience (minimal 2 years) in a hospital setting preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) an asset
• Knowledge of medication patient safety therapeutics required
• Knowledge of medication patient safety concepts an asset
• Proven effective oral and written communication skills required
• Experience as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team required
• Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and to work well under time pressures required
• Ability to work independently required
• Demonstrated interest in professional development and lifelong learning required
• Competencies in other languages an asset
   
  Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent / Part-Time (50%) / 37.5 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$49.42 - $61.74 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. 

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program.  If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.  

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.

Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more.  Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at employeecareeradvice@nshealth.ca.