Posted 19 days ago
Pharmacist - Various Positions Throughout Nova Scotia
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, NS · New Glasgow, NS · Dartmouth, NS · Springhill, NS · Amherst, NS +20
Overview
Nova Scotia Health is hiring pharmacists for various permanent, assignment and casual positions across Nova Scotia. The role provides direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients and outpatients within an interdisciplinary team, including medication monitoring, patient counselling and drug utilization reviews. Pay is $49.42 per hour for new graduates with a registered intern licence and $53.39 to $63.29 per hour for registered pharmacists, plus shift and weekend premiums.
Pay:
$49.42–$63.29 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Fournir des soins pharmaceutiques directs aux patients hospitalisés et externes
- Assurer le suivi de la médication et la conseiller aux patients
- Effectuer des revues d'utilisation des médicaments
- Encadrer les étudiants et assurer la liaison avec les pharmaciens communautaires
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme d'une école de pharmacie reconnue
- Inscription ou admissibilité à l'inscription auprès de l'organisme de réglementation de la pharmacie de la Nouvelle-Écosse
- Maîtrise d'autres langues, le français étant un atout
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator registration |
| 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 | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
Full company description
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
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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 | 221 |
| View page |
Req ID: 226417
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position
How you Make an Impact
Under the direct supervision of the Manager Clinical Services, the Pharmacist will participate in the provision of direct pharmaceutical care to inpatients/outpatients as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Duties include patient counseling, medication monitoring, student mentoring, drug utilization reviews, liaison with Community Pharmacists and education/drug information. The Pharmacist participates in any clinical pharmacy research in which the Clinical Division Manager is involved.
The Pharmacist has accountability and responsibility for the procurement and dispensing of medications, as well as their safe and effective use by patients, the prevention of disease and the promotion of health and wellness and independent prescribing within collaborative practices. The Pharmacist provides information about the optimal use of medications and promotes the cost effectiveness of medications through evidence-based decision making. Further, pharmacists contribute to the knowledge base of drug information by partaking in practice-based research initiatives and promoting evidence-based practice or services through drug use evaluation.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to a talent pool for current and future opportunities. Once you submit your application, your information will be reviewed by a member of the Recruitment team. Should a position arise that matches your qualifications and background, you'll be contacted to confirm your interest and apply directly to the current opening.
To learn about our locations please visit: Nova Scotia Communities - More than Medicine - Healthcare Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada
Compensation
- Pharmacist (New Graduate with Registered Intern License) - $49.42 per hour
- Pharmacist (Registered) - $53.39 - $63.29 per hour after you provide proof of your active-practicing license with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator
- Shift and weekend premiums
- Variety of available shifts
- Continuous clinical education and support
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate of a recognized school of Pharmacy
- Registration or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator required
- Competencies in other languages asset; French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications
Hours
Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
What We Offer
Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions:
- Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
- Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
- Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
- Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including:
- Health & dental coverage
- Travel insurance
- Long-term disability protection
- Life insurance
- 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. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
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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