Req ID: 221291
Location: Provincial Zone, All Locations
Department: OPOR SF Oncology
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 23-Jul-26
The Clinical Informatics Pharmacist is a key member of the One Person One Record team as a subject matter expert within clinical IT applications and a clinical support for the OPOR Adult Oncology Team.
They will be committed to a high standard of performance and will provide support across the province for the implementation and support of the OPOR clinical information system. They will support provincial standardization, system optimization and support Oncology Working Groups across the province.
The Clinical Informatics Pharmacist is a key member of the team holding both subject matter expertise within clinical IT applications and is key to ensure achievement of both portfolio and broader NSH & IWK goals related to OPOR. The Clinical Informatics Pharmacist will facilitate the design, implementation, optimization, and adoption of clinical informatics initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders, technical experts and/or vendors as required.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or an entry level Doctor of Pharmacy from a CCAPP (or similar standard) accredited university required.
- Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the Province of Nova Scotia required (NSCP)
- Minimum five years’ experience in clinical practice in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
- Experince in oncology preferred
- Experience with oncology order sets and/or order set development preferred
- Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics
- Experience working with and supporting clinical application systems and related services in a complex health care organizational environment
- Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse partners
- Strong attention to detail and competency with regards to best available evidence
- Experience in data analytics
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication
- Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, independent and collaborative decision-making skills and professional and clinical leadership ability required
- Experience with Meditech/BDM/Cerner Millenium an asset
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Power Point, Excel) internet, email, and the ability to utilize health information systems for decision support
- Knowledge of Medication Safety and patient safety concepts required
- Competencies in other languages asset; French preferred
- Leadership skills in chairing/facilitating meetings, and providing education sessions
- Develop skills to prioritize, work independently and manage time efficiently
- Demonstrated interest in professional development and lifelong learning required
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Travel within the province required
- This position offers a hybrid/work from home model
Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: 5
Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04
Annual Salary: $89,205 - $109,276
Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits 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. 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.
This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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.
