Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services

This Pharmacy position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $49k to $63k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $63000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Liverpool, Nova Scotia.

Key skills and qualifications: Pharmacokinetics, Medication Procurement, Medication Dispensing, Conflict Resolution, Clinical Decision Making, Patient-Centered Care, Collaboration, Time Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Pharmacist is responsible for the procurement, dispensing, and safe use of medications within a collaborative healthcare team. They provide evidence-based drug information and contribute to practice-based research to promote health and wellness.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Travel insurance, Long-term disability, Life insurance, Defined benefit pension plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.