Pharmacist - Seniors Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Yarmouth, MA

5d

About The Position

The Pharmacist works under the supervision of the Manager of Seniors, Western Zone, in collaboration with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. As a member of the interdisciplinary Seniors Care Team, the Pharmacist provides services primarily in the emergency department and community setting. The role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating interventions that promote patient well-being. The Pharmacist provides collaborative, client-centered care across the continuum in support of patients, families, populations, and communities, working closely with team members and community partners. The Pharmacist manages a busy caseload, applies clinical judgment to prioritize interventions, and follows Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and the professional standards of the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Pharmacy.
• Currently registered or eligible to become registered with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator.
• Two years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of Nova Scotia Health services and programs, community support services and programs, and health care facilities.
• Knowledge of the principles of comprehensive rehabilitation and geriatric assessments.
• Ability to nurture and maintain credible working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency in computer-based programs, including Microsoft Office suites.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Competency in other languages; French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide service primarily in the emergency department and community setting as a member of the interdisciplinary Seniors Care Team.
• Assess patients, develop treatment plans, and coordinate interventions that promote patient well-being.
• Provide collaborative, client-centered care across the continuum to support patients, families, populations, and communities.
• Collaborate with team members and community partners.
• Manage a busy caseload and use clinical judgment to prioritize interventions.
• Adhere to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and the professional standards of the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time