Registered Pharmacy Technician Location: Central Zone, Dickson Building - QEII
Union: NSGEU
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Posting Closing Date: 24-Aug-26
About the Opportunity Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Practice Assistant) participates in the provision of safe, competent, patient or family centered ethical care, ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized; prepares, packages and dispenses medication under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Responsibilities include:
compounding of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms
dispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dose
physician order entry
working with automation
inventory control
medication reconciliation
CIVA systems
preparation of chemotherapy doses
distributing narcotics
participating in quality programs and patient safety initiatives
About You Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
Licensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) required
If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova Scotia will be considered
If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be considered
Drug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an asset
BLS (Basic Life Support) required
Experience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an asset
Knowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an asset
Experience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an asset
Knowledge of medical terminology, inventory control and record keeping




Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medications
Knowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugs
Basic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 12 months
Compensation and Advantages Registered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 hourly (Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20 hourly)
health
dental
travel
long-term disability
life insurance coverage
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.
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.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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📌 Registered Pharmacy Technician at Nova Scotia Health Authority
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia