Poison Information Specialist (Pharmacist)
Poison Information Specialist (Pharmacist)
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Company :IWK Health
Req ID: 205939
Department/Program: Atlantic Canada Poison Centre Childrens Surgical Emergency and Rehabilitation
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%FTE) x 2position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status:NSGEU Hlthcare Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $49.4153 - $63.9027/hour
Closing Date: July 14 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax Nova Scotia providing tertiary and primary care for two million children youth adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees physicians volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each others talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home align our work to our values and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long deep and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotians Persons of Colour Immigrants/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients families and communities that we care for at all job levels.
The Opportunity
The Atlantic Canada Poison Centre (ACPC) located at the IWK Health Center provides telephone advice and management on pharmacological and non-pharmacological exposures to the general public as well as health care providers across Nova Scotia Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island.
The Specialist in Poison Information (SPI) responsibilities include:Answering and triaging incoming calls obtaining the history of exposure assessing the severity of toxicity through judgment excellent critical thinking skills and interpretation of toxicology references and transmitting that information in a logical and concise manner; implementing a plan of care based on established guidelines case specifics patient care priorities health care facility resources and professional judgment in a timely manner; communicating patient information and treatment recommendations as necessary to appropriate health care facilities/providers; evaluating the appropriateness of assessment & recommendations by adhering to established follow-up procedures; providing initial crisis intervention to callers with other medical or drug problems or suicidal intentions with referral to appropriate community agencies; and referring non-medical callers to appropriate agencies in a professional and friendly manner; assisting with learning and development of new staff and students; developing and participating in research related to poisonings; becoming involved with committee work in the ACPC to support education quality initiatives and self-scheduling; and working collaboratively with other Poison Center staff to accomplish objectives of the Centre.
Hours of Work
11.25-hour shifts; 08:00-20:00; 20:00-08:00; 1200-2400; Rotating Shifts. Schedule varies in accordance with self-scheduling guidelines.
Your Qualifications
- Entry level pharmacy degree from a CCAPP (or similar standard) accredited university (includes Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm D).
- Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent professional experience.
- Licensure or eligible with the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists as an Active Direct Patient Care Pharmacist.
- Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the field of toxicology or previous experience in a Poison Centre setting.
- Emergency/critical care pharmacist/poison information experience in a Health Care facility is preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people who may have a diverse educational background.
- Excellent communication skills including public speaking writing and presentation skills.
- Excellent mathematical skills/calculations/problem solving is essential.
- Proficiency in Computer skills is required.
- Bilingual in French/English preferred.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee ofIWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
