Overview
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 Northwest (the Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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.
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.
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.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position.
Details Of Appointment
Multiple Permanent, full time/ part-time, shift worker positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary
Allied Health Professional Level 1-2
$73,834 to $111,364 per annum + our Employer 12% 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
For More Information And To Apply
Go to our website Tasmanian Government Jobs
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