The Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest tertiary referral centre, and our pharmacy team comprises specialist pharmacists, rotational pharmacists and leadership roles, forming the largest division of the pharmacy department. We provide comprehensive services across diverse areas, including inpatient care, outpatient clinics and high-acuity settings. 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 Role
Work as part of the Pharmacy Department and Pharmacy Team to provide a comprehensive, efficient and accountable pharmacy service for hospital inpatients and outpatients.
You Will Need
Pharmacy experience in a range of activities such as dispensing or clinical pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting, together with experience in the application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and workplace guidelines in the practice of pharmacy.
An understanding of, and preferably experience with, the frameworks used to guide and develop clinical pharmacy services, such as the Pharmaceutical Advisory Council (APAC) Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Review and Medication Management Review programs.
Demonstrated working knowledge of the application of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details Of Appointment
Multiple permanent, full-time and part-time, shift-work positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight.
Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time and casual vacancies.
Salary
$73,834 to $111,364 per annum. The employer contributes 12% superannuation on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of ****.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 plus $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 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.
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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Eligibility
Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
For pre-registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Tertiary qualification or 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.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
Statement Of Duties
Pharmacist (Statewide) HP1–2
Application Guide
Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep ****.docx
How To Apply
Apply Online. Click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
Contact Information
Name: Georgina Makalani
Position: Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: ************
Email address:
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