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**Req ID: 223869

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: PHAR Drug Evaluation Alliance

Type of Employment: Casual Student PT (3%) x 1** Management/Non Union P osition Posting Closing Date: 13-Aug-26 About The Opportunity Reporting to the Pharmacy Director, in close collaboration with the DEU Pharmacist team lead the Pharmacy Student will work with Drug Evaluation Pharmacists to develop evidence-based materials for Drug Evaluation Unit (DEU) projects.

The DEU prepares evidence-based medicine reviews to inform appropriate drug use and policy decisions. This work is used by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness and affiliated organizations such as the Atlantic Common Drug Review and the Dalhousie Academic Detailing Service, and the Nova Scotia Health Pharmacy Department.

The student will support this work by participating in the following activities:

- Medical literature searches
- Data extraction into evidence tables or standardized templates
- Calculation of statistics such as absolute risk reduction, numbers needed to treat (NNT)
- Participation in writing summaries of clinical trial data
- Participation in meetings relating to the research

About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Currently enrolled or accepted into a Pharmacy Program (Pharmacy Degree or Pharmacy Technician program)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skill in Microsoft Office Suite




- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
- 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.

Hours

- Casual relief, no guaranteed hours

Compensation And Perks $20.50 - $22.00 hourly 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.

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.

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