Req ID: 222984
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: PHAR Drug Evaluation Alliance
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 27-Jul-26
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.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate of a recognized School of Pharmacy
- Eligible for the registration with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator required
- Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency program and/or equivalent related direct patient care experience (minimum 2 years) in a hospital setting preferred
- (Basic Life Support) 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
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
- Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Approximately 12 months
$49.42 - $63.29 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as 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. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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.
