Seeking 2 x Pharmacists for this coastal service in VIC. This is a Grade 2 level role, also open to experienced Grade 1 clinicians ready to take the next step. You will cover a caseload, as well as providing supervision and support to junior clinicians.
- ASAP start for 12 weeks +
- Perm full time (80 hours per fortnight), M-F 8.30am to 5pm (Versatile)
- Accommodation Included.
- Coastal Location
You will be responsible for the direct provision of pharmaceutical services to patients and staff of Portland District Health including inpatient and outpatient dispensing, supervision of technical staff, ward based clinical services, provision of medicines information and education services to clinical staff.
The Pharmacy team also oversees the formulary and medication supply for the hospital including controlled and highly specialised substances.
- Work on rotation across the acute ward, subacute ward, outpatient speciality centres (dialysis and chemotherapy) and the urgent care centre.
- Provide a pharmacy service including resolving medication related issues, supplying medications, completing the Medication Reconciliation Process, providing medicines information, counselling patients and assisting the discharge process
- As experience or interest allow - provision of oncology pharmacy service. Reviewing treatment plans, ordering chemotherapy, preparation of supportive medications and counselling chemotherapy patients
- Ensure appropriate drug utilisation through implementation of hospital policy and formulary guidelines/restrictions, and through liaison with medical and nursing staff.
- Assist team members in delivering a pharmacy service
- Regularly monitor and assess medicine management to enhance medication safety in accordance with Standards established by Advanced Pharmacy Australia
- Completion of alerts in guidance MS for restricted antimicrobials
- Manage the education needs of patients to improve knowledge and adherence
- Provide medicine related education to staff to enhance knowledge, medication safety and quality use of medicine
ESSENTIAL:
- Current registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA with no restrictions to the scope of practice
- Minimum of Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent degree
- Current National Police and Working with Children’s Check
- Satisfactory evidence of vaccination status as required
Reach out to aisling.lane@talentquarter.com for further information!!
📌 Locum Pharmacist
🏢 Talent Quarter
📍 Portland