Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy Services - Amherst, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

    Nova Scotia Health Authority
    Nova Scotia Health Authority Amherst, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    About the Opportunity

    Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacist is responsible to ensure safe and effective drug therapy by participating in and overseeing drug distribution systems (inpatient and outpatient), supervising pharmacy support staff and identifying and resolving drug-related problems. The Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy services including drug regimen review, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, individual and group patient medication teaching, drug information and educational programs. Pharmacists work on selected medical services, participate in medical rounds, provide discharge medication calendars and counselling to patients and make therapeutic recommendations to the medical team. The Pharmacist may be required to participate in the orientation and training of Pharmacy Students and other hospital personnel.

    About You

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

    • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or an entry level Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy from a CCAPP (or similar standard) accredited university required
    • Completion of a Pharmacy Residency Program preferred
    • Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia
    • Minimum two years experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
    • 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

    • Permanent / % FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

    Compensation and Incentives

    $ $52.98 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.

    $$ - Applicants may be eligible for a signing/relocation bonus if successful.