Ongoing rotational pharmacist role available (full-time) | job share considered
Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep
Up to $106,906 (pro-rata for part time) base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 25 January ****
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values; Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
The Pharmacy team at Peter Mac plays a key role in supporting high quality patient care, incorporating all facets of innovative clinical pharmacy practice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the pharmacy team provides a comprehensive patient-focused service for all Peter Mac patients, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of all treatments, including clinical trials. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, the team contributes directly to advancing cancer treatment through research and improving outcomes - keeping patient care at the centre of everything we do.
About the role
As a Grade 2 Pharmacist, you will have the opportunity to acquire an intricate understanding of, and develop specialty practice in, ambulatory and ward-based cancer pharmacy services, as well as cleanroom operations. This may also include the development of directed projects and involvement in ongoing educational programs. You will also enjoy working in a busy, team-based environment when striving towards providing excellent patient care.
In conjunction with other members of the team, you will:
Assess, monitor and provide appropriate drug therapy advice for individual patients
Maintain accurate patient and dispensing records
Uphold excellence in pharmacy standards and practice
Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, regulations, policies, and quality standards
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Peter Mac's Pharmacy team, where you will be supported to expand your skills and expertise in a dynamic hospital environment at the forefront of cancer treatment and research.
About you
You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You'll bring with you:
AHPRA registration, or be eligible for registration.
Well-developed organisation and prioritisation skills.
Previous experience in oncology pharmacy practice is highly desirable.
Benefits
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO's
Flexible working hours
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Benjamin Lee, Deputy Director of Pharmacy, at
or .
Position Summary
To participate as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care for patients of the Institute, Institute staff and others by arrangement.
Classification or Salary Range
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Pharmacy Staff
Institute medical and nursing staff
Institute health professionals
External
Medical practitioners
Other health professionals
Skills
Qualified Pharmacist, registered with AHPRA
Demonstrated competency in the following areas:
Good manufacturing Practice for medicinal products
Dispensing medicines
Organisational and management skills
Experience in oncology pharmacy practice
Relevant postgraduate qualifications is highly desirable.
Personal attributes including:
Achievement drive, self-confidence and initiative
Communication and team building skills
Flexibility
Integrity, commitment and loyalty
Persuasiveness and negotiating ability
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Drug therapy for individual patients is assessed, monitored, and appropriate advice given
Patients are counselled effectively. Correct medications are available for patient administration when needed. Provision of medicines information. Dispensing and distribution of medicines. Preparing pharmaceutical products, including Clinical Trial medications. Dispense prescriptions and supply medicines after clinical review. Adherence to legislative and professional practice guidelines and institutional procedures relating to medicines management. Adherence to principles of quality use of medicines including establishing a patient medication history, review of medication orders and provision of patient counselling, provision of clinical handover as appropriate to work area. Accurate recording of clinical activities statistics appropriate to work area.
2. Active participation in clinical supervision, education and other CPD activities
Active participation in clinical supervision of undergraduate pharmacy students and post graduate pharmacy Interns and others as required.
3. Active participation in pharmacy practice research and quality projects
Active participation in pharmacy programs
Active participation in department quality and/or research projects. Regular active participation professional development activities (internal and external) including presentation at conferences as appropriate. Regular participation in On-call and Weekend rosters.
4. Regulations, policies, guidelines and standards of practice are followed
Implementation of Regulations, Institute policies, guidelines and professional standards of practice (100%).
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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