Description
Interested in Community and Hospital Pharmacy and do not know which one to choose?
How about combine the two – work for a Pharmacy of the Year winner and a regional teaching hospital.
Through this collaboration, Outback Pharmacies—together with the Far West Local Health District and Broken Hill Base Hospital—will offer two joint intern pharmacist positions. These roles will be split evenly between community pharmacy work and hospital practice, providing a well-rounded professional experience.
The hospital role will provide you a breadth of hospital experience across the whole spectrum of healthcare including:
* ICU, emergency medicine, medical, surgical, mental health, obstetrics and paediatric units
* Working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team with support and supervision by pharmacists
* Medication management; including history taking, medication reconciliation, discharge planning and counselling
* Participation in clinical pharmacy ward rounds incorporating antimicrobial, opioid and VTE stewardship
* Liaison with external providers to ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care on transfer into and out of hospital
* Access to a range of education sessions locally and in partnership with other NSW Health facilities
* Involvement in quality improvement activities and Medication Safety audits
The community work will include rotations across the five stores that comprise Outback Pharmacies, where you will be exposed to:
* Nursing home services for 100% of the community
* Ordering, dispensing and counselling on medication including Over the counter products
* Robot packing services
* Royal Flying doctor service
* Provision of medication to remote communities
* Aboriginal Health
* Home Medication Reviews
* Continued training and development
* Vaccinations and CPAP services
* A large number of Pharmacists and owners that work in store, so support is only a call away
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Broken Hill is a truly unique and diverse town, captured beautifully in the following article by The Sydney Morning Herald :
We are a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
The Package Includes
* Above retail award rate of $31 per hour
* Fully furnished accommodation with all utilities included
* Ongoing support and mentorship from a team of 10+ experienced pharmacists and support staff
How To Apply
Send your resume along with a cover letter to: gareth@outbackpharmacies.com.au