Pharmacist - Seniors Care 196207
Pharmacist - Seniors Care 196207
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Job Description
Req ID: 196207
Location: Western Zone Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Strat Frailty Network Leaders
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT 100 x 1
CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 7Apr25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and communitybased programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of highquality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The worklife balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About 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 wellbeing 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 College of Pharmacists.
- Two(2 years clinical experience in the field
- Knowledge of Nova Scotia Health Authority services/programs and Community supportservices/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 FullTime / 75 hours biweekly
- Evenings/weekends/holidays may be required
Compensation and Benefits
$47.03 $58.76
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel longterm disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve 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. 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 selfidentify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and selfidentify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
