Dept ID: Clinical Pharmacy Services
Location: Victoria Building
Close Date: 2008-05-13
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacist is responsible to ensure safe and effective drug therapy by participating in and overseeing drug distribution systems (inpatient and outpatient) and supervise pharmacy support staff. As well, to identify drug-related problems and initiate steps to resolve them. Pharmacists also work on selected medical services, participate in medical rounds, provide discharge medication calendars and counseling to patients and make therapeutic recommendations to the medical team.
Qualifications:
Graduation from a university program in Pharmacy
* Completion of a Pharmacy Residency Program preferred
* Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia
* Minimum two years experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
* Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Ability to make accurate and timely recommendations regarding safe and cost-effective use of drugs
Hours of Work:
* Long Assignment Full-time Position; 75 hours bi-weekly
* Beginning June 16, 2008 until June 16, 2010
Salary: Pharmacist:
$33.1020 - $40.3502 Hourly
Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position.
This is a NSGEU Bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
We will contact you should you be selected for an interview. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.
Capital Health is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment that promotes our vision - Healthy people, healthy communities.
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.cdha.nshealth.ca.
