Job Description:
We are seeking registered Pharmacists to join our team. Successful candidates will have access to our Residency Program.
The Statewide Hospital Pharmacy North West team comprised of specialist pharmacists, rotational pharmacists and leadership roles provides high level of pharmacy services to both the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe.
The Role: There are roles available for Pharmacists both within our Resident Training Program or for general employment within our team, to provide a comprehensive, efficient, and accountable pharmacy service for hospital inpatients and outpatients.
The Team: The Statewide Hospital Pharmacy North West (the North West Hospitals Pharmacy Department) team is comprised of rotational pharmacists and technicians, specialist pharmacists and leadership roles provides high level of pharmacy services to both the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe. Our pharmacists collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred, medicine-related care. With patient safety and professional development at the heart of our ethos, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
The North West Hospitals Pharmacy Department is an accredited Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Resident Training Program Site. The Resident Training Program is a 2 year structured workplace training program designed to support pharmacists to develop their practice from general practice towards Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) Pharmacist Resident recognition. The training program supports the Resident candidate to develop their clinical pharmacy, operational and self-development skills in a supportive environment. The training program is suitable for both early career pharmacists, and also for those more experienced pharmacists that are new to hospital pharmacy practice.
You Will Need To:
* Provide a comprehensive set of Clinical Pharmacy Services including Best Possible Medication History taking, development of Medication Management and Action Plans in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, and patient education across every stage of inpatient care. Training is available on-the-job for those that haven’t undertaken these roles before.
* Dispense medications for inpatient, outpatient, and discharge supply, in accordance with all legal requirements, and work within the parameters of the various medication access schemes available in public hospitals including the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the Special Access Scheme, Section 100, Clinical Trials, and Early Access Schemes.
* Routinely offer verbal and written medicines information and other supporting health advice to patients.
* Provide information on medications to hospital staff and contribute to the development of their knowledge of medication related issues.
Details of appointment: Permanent, full time and part-time, shift worker positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances: The following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.
* A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role.
Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates:
* Professional development and accelerated pathways, including access to our Pharmacy Residency Program.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
* Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
* For pre-registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.
For more information: Job listing can be found on our jobs website Tasmanian Government Jobs.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Fiona Lockwood Pharmacy Support Officer Phone number: (03) 6777 6733 Email address: Applications Close: 27 April 2025.
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