Pharmacist - Sobeys, New Minas

The opportunity

Embark on a fulfilling career path with Sobeys Inc., a proud member of Canada’s Top 100 employers. As a leading Canadian company in grocery and pharmacy, Sobeys operates over 1,600 stores nationwide under various banners, including Lawtons Drugs. This is a chance to join a family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates dedicated to nurturing great experiences for families, communities, and our team. If you're searching for Sobeys jobs in New Minas or healthcare jobs in New Minas, this full-time Pharmacist role offers a significant opportunity to grow your professional career within a supportive environment.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast. This role at Lawtons Drugs in New Minas, Nova Scotia, is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a company that values community impact and excellence in patient care.

Your impact

At Sobeys, we are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities. As a Pharmacist, you will be an integral part of our pharmacy team, committed to providing exceptional patient-centred care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority. You will make a tangible difference in the lives of many.

In this role, your focus will include:

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while acting in the patient’s best interest to achieve excellence in the areas of patient-centred care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, and professional clinical services (disease state management, medication reviews and adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines etc.)
• Provide patient counselling and education for new therapy to patients/caregivers while tailoring to the needs and concerns of the patient (i.e., literacy, hearing loss, privacy, etc.)
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health & wellness services to all patients
• Actively engage in all areas of Fusion to ensure patients experience seamless care and a consistent pharmacy experience across locations
• Ensure prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings/programs and provide each customer/patient with the program that meets their health care needs
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI)

Who we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Pharmacist eager to make a significant contribution to patient health in New Minas. If you are ready to advance your career in a dynamic pharmacy setting, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility
• Injection and First Aid Certification
• Kroll software experience is preferred

Perks and benefits

Sobeys Inc. offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, designed to help our teammates live better – physically, financially, and emotionally. Your paycheque is just one part of the value we offer for your professional contributions.

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Vacation

The starting wage for this position will range from $53.50/hr to $64.00/hr, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and the pharmacy's location. Employees are eligible for annual salary reviews, with typical merit increases of 2-5%, based on performance. (*Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.)