Registered Pharmacy TechnicianLocation: Central Zone, Dickson Building - QEIIUnion: NSGEUType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1Posting Closing Date: 24-Aug-26About the OpportunityReporting to the Pharmacy Manager/Operations Manager, the Registered Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Practice Assistant) participates in the provision of secure, 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 formsdispensing drugs to inpatients and outpatients in unit dosephysician order entryworking with automationinventory controlmedication reconciliationCIVA systemspreparation of chemotherapy dosesdistributing narcoticsparticipating in quality programs and patient safety initiativesAbout YouGraduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician ProgramLicensure and registration in Nova Scotia as a Pharmacy Technician (NSPR) requiredIf there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, candidates actively pursuing Pharmacy Technician licensure within the Province of Nova Scotia will be consideredIf there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Pharmacy Practice Assistants may be consideredDrug administration by injection technical permit (Pharmacy Technician) an assetBLS (Basic Life Support) requiredExperience as a pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant, preferably in a hospital, an assetKnowledge of sterile technique and special precautions used with chemotherapy are an assetExperience in unit dose drug distribution systems, automation technology, decentralized medication dispensing cabinets, an assetKnowledge of medical terminology,



inventory control and record keepingDemonstrated good decision making and problem solving skillsDemonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medicationsKnowledge of the law and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage and distribution of prescription and narcotic drugsBasic typing skills or computer/keyboard experience; skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, etc.Effective communication and interpersonal skillsCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferredHoursLong assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 12 monthsCompensation and BenefitsRegistered Technician: $30.52 - $34.43 hourly (Pharmacy Practice Assistants: $25.37 - $30.20 hourly)healthdentaltravellong-term disabilitylife insurance coveragedefined benefit pension planWhat You'll Love About Nova Scotia HealthNova 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Registered Pharmacy Technician At Nova Scotia Health Authority (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality