Posted 7 days ago
Pharmacist - Seniors Care
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a Pharmacist for its Seniors Care team at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. The role provides assessments, treatment plans and care coordination, mainly in the emergency department and in the community. The position is permanent full-time at 75 hours biweekly, paid $49.41 to $63.28 hourly.
Pay:
$49.41–$63.28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide assessments and treatment plans for patients
- Coordinate interventions within the interdisciplinary Seniors Care team
- Work primarily in the emergency department and community setting
- Manage a busy caseload and prioritize interventions
Requirements summary:
- Pharmacy degree from an approved school, registered or eligible with the NS Pharmacy Regulator
- Two years of clinical experience
- Knowledge of geriatric and rehabilitation assessment
- Strong interpersonal and written communication
- Microsoft Office competency
- French an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
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- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
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- Hospital
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- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 232 |
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Req ID: 228816
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Strat Frailty Network Leaders
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Nov-26
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 well-being 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 Pharmacy Regulator.
- Two (2) years clinical experience in the field
- Knowledge of Nova Scotia Health services/programs and Community support services/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 full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$49.41 - $63.28 hourly
$65.50 with 25 years' experience with the employer.
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.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've 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.
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.
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