Pharmacy Technician - AIN/Student Nurses/EN's welcome
Job No: GH00970
Location: Anakie
Opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians at the Western Plains Correctional Centre Full Time & Part Time Positions available Attractive Base Salaries, Free Parking, Reward and Recognition Programs and Professional Development Benefits
Must have Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support or equivalent OR Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary.
About the role
GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in public prisons across Victoria. Pharmacy Technicians assist, within their scope of practice, with the management of medications. This includes assisting in preparation for medication administration rounds, administering prescribed medication, assisting in medication inventory management and ordering medication and other pharmaceuticals under supervision.
Qualifications and Experience (one of the following)
* Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician or Community Pharmacy) or equivalent approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
* \"Assist Clients with Medication\" course as part of a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Health Care (e.g. Nursing Assistant).
* Successful completion of medication related courses or modules as part of an undergraduate degree in Nursing or Pharmacy.
Ideal candidate skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational and attention to detail skills.
* Ability to work within teams and collaboratively across teams.
* Strong computer and information technology skills.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and education.
Other requirements of the role
* Completion of a dispensary assistant module will be highly regarded.
* Medication Administration/Pharmacy Tech experience.
* Ability to work within a prison setting, involving direct contact with people in prison for the delivery of healthcare.
* Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
* Working outside ordinary business hours may be required.
* Onsite working (no hybrid or remote).
Benefits
* Professional development: access to conferences, seminars and courses.
* Commonwealth Bank: exclusive rates on loans and financial literacy program.
* Super salary packaging: maximise super contributions with pre‐tax deductions.
* Scholarships and family university scholarships.
* Paid study leave.
* Special leave: additional day off every six months for high attendance.
* Free on‐site parking.
* Safety focus: safe and secure workplace.
* Fitness passport: access to gyms and fitness facilities.
* Telus Health: employee assistance for wellbeing.
* Medibank discounts: reduced rates on health insurance.
* Equal opportunity employer; promotes diversity and inclusion.
Work‐life balance
* Free parking.
* Rotating rosters.
* Reward and recognition programs.
* Uniform provided.
* Recognition and celebration of special events and days.
Health requirements for staff
* Three COVID-19 vaccinations.
* Flu vaccination in previous 12 months.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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