Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: OPEZ PHAR Pharmacy CBRH

Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: MGMT/NON-UnionManagement/Non UnionPosition

Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26 About the Opportunity Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Manager - Operations is responsible for the safe, effective and efficient provision of drug distribution services. The Manager works collaboratively with other members of the Department's Leadership Team in a co-leadership model to ensure compounding, preparation and delivery of medications for patients meet high standards for quality and patient safety and is aligned with strategic priorities of the Pharmacy Department and NSH. In addition, the Manager oversees drug procurement and inventory management, pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistant competency assessment and certification and health technology assessment (drug distribution systems).

The Manager oversees the selection, training and evaluation of pharmacy technician/pharmacy practice assistants, and students with respect to expected performance and competencies and supports the operational, fiscal and strategic objectives of the Pharmacy Department and NSH. The Manager is also responsible to ensure that all programs and initiatives are consistent with the mission, vision, values, strategic directions and business plan of NSH.

About

You - Completion of a recognized pharmacy technician program

- Licensed as a pharmacy technician in Nova Scotia, through the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
- Completion of a management training programpreferred
- Minimum3 years’ experience in ahospital setting managing human, financial and material resources allocated to Pharmacy service anasset
- Proficient with computers and office administration programs, experience withpharmacy software and technologypreferred
- Excellent interpersonal communication and team-oriented skills




- Demonstrated collaborative practice with pharmacy practice assistants, pharmacists, learners, nursing, physicians and managers
- Must possess strong planning, evaluative and leadership skills; have demonstrated fiscal and time-management skills
- Strong knowledge of healthcare issues and collective agreements
- Excellent knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice
- Ability to prioritize, problem solve and work under pressure of time limitations is required
- Previous experience with Failure Mode Effects and Analysis reviewsanasset
- 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 - Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits Pay Scale Type: Management

Band: 5

Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04

Annual Salary: $89,205 - $109,276

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive perks package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available. 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.

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