Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy (Renal)
About The Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re 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 there's 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 you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. Under the supervision of the Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services and the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator the Pharmacist is responsible to ensure safe and effective drug therapy optimizations and management for hemodialysis patients. The Renal Pharmacist participates in all aspects of care for renal patients including immunizations, prescribing/deprescribing, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and is a steward for all appropriate medication use. The candidate will also engage in quality committees, quality improvement and research initiatives. Further, the candidate will provide educational sessions to other health care professionals, as well as precept pharmacy learners.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or an entry level Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy from a CCAPP (or similar standard) accredited university required
- Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Pharmacy Residency Program preferred
- Minimum two years experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure safe and effective drug therapy optimizations and management for hemodialysis patients.
- Participate in all aspects of care for renal patients including immunizations, prescribing/deprescribing, pharmacokinetic monitoring.
- Act as a steward for all appropriate medication use.
- Engage in quality committees, quality improvement and research initiatives.
- Provide educational sessions to other health care professionals.
- Precept pharmacy learners.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- travel
- long-term disability
- life insurance coverage
- defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
