Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy - Critical Care (203217)
Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy - Critical Care (203217)
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Job Description
Req ID: 203217
Location: Central Zone Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: PHAR Crit/Emg/ACC/MOTP/Card/Neur DGH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 5-Jun-25
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 community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality 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 work-life 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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager the Critical Care Pharmacist is accountable and responsible for ensuring safe and effective drug therapy for patients in the ICU through provision of evidence based direct patient care activities providing education and teaching participation in clinical research quality and patient safety initiatives to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. The Critical Care Pharmacist is highly engaged on precepting pharmacy students pharmacy residents and interprofessional learners in the critical care setting. The Critical Care Pharmacist may participate in clinical activities on weekends and/or holidays may rotate between ICUs and may have a secondary area of clinical practice such as the Emergency Department or IMCU.
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 College of Pharmacists 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) required
Knowledge of medication patient safety therapeutics required
Knowledge of medication patient safety concepts an asset
Experience in evidence based clinical research an asset
Strong teaching ability/experience required
Experience in critical appraisal of scientific literature required
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
Demonstrated interest in professional development and lifelong learning required
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 / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$47.03 - $58.77 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 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 self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
