Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

4d•CA$49 - CA$63•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general management of the Director of Pharmacy and the Team Leader of the Drug Evaluation Unit (DEU), the drug evaluation pharmacist develops strategies to support evidence-informed drug policy decisions and educational initiatives. DEU pharmacists prepare critically appraised drug evaluation reports and economic analyses to support Atlantic Provincial Drug Plan Formulary decisions, present major findings to expert advisory committees, consult with medical specialists and administrators on issues relating to the reports and aide in developing educational and policy related material to support formulary decisions. The DEU co-ordinates functions for the Atlantic Common Drug Review process, working closely with Atlantic Provincial Drug Plans. The DEU pharmacists also provide support to the Drug Evaluation Alliance of Nova Scotia (DEANS) to aide in the development of educational materials such as those used in the Dalhousie University, Continuing Professional Development, and Academic Detailing Program. Some travel may be required for educational presentations.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy
Eligible for the registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Experience in drug information, literature searching, and critical appraisal of scientific literature required
Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics and can make accurate and timely recommendations regarding safe and cost-effective use of drugs required
Self-motivated and able to work independently to meet report completion deadlines required
Strong teaching ability/experience required
Proven effective oral and written communication skills required
Demonstrated interest in professional development and lifelong learning required

Nice To Haves

Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency program and/or equivalent related direct patient care experience (minimum 2 years) in a hospital setting preferred
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to support evidence-informed drug policy decisions and educational initiatives.
Prepare critically appraised drug evaluation reports and economic analyses to support Atlantic Provincial Drug Plan Formulary decisions.
Present major findings to expert advisory committees.
Consult with medical specialists and administrators on issues relating to the reports.
Aide in developing educational and policy related material to support formulary decisions.
Co-ordinate functions for the Atlantic Common Drug Review process, working closely with Atlantic Provincial Drug Plans.
Provide support to the Drug Evaluation Alliance of Nova Scotia (DEANS) to aide in the development of educational materials.
Support educational materials used in the Dalhousie University, Continuing Professional Development, and Academic Detailing Program.