Manager - Pharmacy Services
Manager - Pharmacy Services
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Job Description
Req ID: 205175
Location: NorthernZoneColchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: PHAR Administration Pharmacy
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 30-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
Reporting to the Zonal Director of Pharmacy Services the Manager Pharmacy Services is responsible for the day-to-day management and the utilization of the financial material and human resources allocated to a full-service Pharmacy Department and satellites associated with that hospital. Working with a varied group of health professionals including other pharmacy and interprofessional health care leaders and a dedicated front-line staff of Pharmacy Practice Assistants Registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists the Manager contributes to the effective and efficient attainment of departmental goals and objectives that support those of the Pharmacy Service and Nova Scotia Health. The Manager will complete the daily functions of planning organizing directing and evaluating the many activities of the department to result in safe high quality sustainable and optimal outcomes for those served.ummary of position reporting to: using gender-neutral language
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
- 3 years of recent experience in managing human financial and material resources allocated to Pharmacy Service provision an asset
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists as an Active Direct Patient Care Pharmacist.
- Advance Degree (MHS MHA MPh MBA or post-grad Pharm D) an asset.
- Completion of a Hospital Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency an asset.
- Evidence of skills and experience in applying the principles of Medication Safety and Quality / Risk Management an asset.
- Experience with relevant research studies an asset.
- Experience with LEAN workflowanalysis and review an asset.
- Experience with Failure Mode Effects and Analysis review (Quality Review) is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to champion strategic directions working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and resulting in improved operations with enhanced focus on patient safety and service is required.
- Demonstrated organizational interpersonal and communication skills independent and collaborative decision-making skills required.
- Adaptable to facilitate change and effectively handle the demands of a challenging position and workload in a stressful environment.
- Demonstrates participation in relevant continuing education and upgrading of skills required.
- Strong financial background in preparing business analysis budgeting and expense projections is an asset.
- 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
$49.13 - $65.28 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
