Pharmacist to Senior, Queensland Health

Department of Health to Queensland

Gladstone, Gladstone and Central QLD

Pharmacy (Healthcare and Medical)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

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The Pharmacy Department at Gladstone Hospital is on the lookout for their next Senior Pharmacist (multiple positions available!).

If you have two years of pharmacy under your belt and are keen to step into a role that both challenges and grows your clinical knowledge and skillset to this could be your next big move. Central Queensland Health is building momentum, currently undertaking a project for Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing and opening the door to pharmacists who may be suitable to commence training. This role will also provide the chance to capitalise on your experience in a hospital environment and demonstrate your expertise on a routine basis.

This role offers the chance to lead, innovate and broaden your clinical scope. Are you ready for your next challenge? Apply today and take the chance to level-up in your career.

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 83-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including Emergency, General Medicine and Surgery, Basic Orthopaedic, Cancer Care, Clinical Investigation, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, High Dependency And Coronary Care, Palliative Care, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Paediatrics And a Renal Dialysis Unit.

The Pharmacy team provides patient centred dispensing and clinical pharmacy services to all areas of the hospital. Your day will be filled with meaningful interactions mentoring Junior Pharmacists, shaping clinical guidelines and ensuring the highest standards of pharmaceutical care to directly enhance patient outcomes.

About the role:

This position will function as part of a team and is responsible for the provision of a broad range of contemporary clinical Pharmacy services to the Gladstone and Banana Health Service. Demonstration of high-level knowledge, skill and expertise will be recognised by experience, professional development, post graduate education and active participation in the Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia Clinical Competency Achievement Tool (SHPA ClinCAT) assessment.

Lead clinical pharmacy services to the wards and departments within Gladstone Hospital ensuring the development of Medication Action Plans (MAP), medication reconciliation, identification of clinical problems, establishment of therapeutic goals, individualisation of therapy, and monitoring of patient outcomes.

Provide safe and efficient dispensing service to inpatients and outpatients ensuring patients are educated on the use of their medications.

Provide safe and efficient oncology services, including chemotherapy ordering, patient education and all clinical aspects at Gladstone Hospital.

Assist in managing the development of medicines protocols, department planning, problem solving, performance monitoring, and work practices development.

Provide professional supervision and mentorship to junior pharmacists, undergraduate and postgraduate students and pharmacy support personnel.

About you:

Possession of a degree in Pharmacy is mandatory for this position. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Pharmacist in Australia (or eligible for registration in Australia).

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to 157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between 64.64 to 69.55 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

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Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au