Description
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior pharmacist to join the CALHN Integrated Care team. Integrated Care encompasses a range of programs, including, but not limited to Urgent Care/Hospital avoidance hubs, Hospital in the Home and community geriatrics programs, working uniquely at the interface of hospital and community, promoting 'home first' care, hospital avoidance and continuity of care.
This role will be predominantly working with the multidisciplinary Hospital in the Home service to contribute significantly to direct patient care in the home and medication safety initiatives with patients and staff. Some work in other Integrated Services may be required.
More broadly you will be part of CALHN Pharmacy with access to the full range of expertise available in our dispensing, electronic medication management, manufacturing, investigational drugs, clinical, and medication governance teams.
Some Integrated Care services operate across 7 days, with access to the multidisciplinary team critical to the success of the model so some weekend work will be expected.
About You
You are a motivated and experienced hospital pharmacist who brings strong clinical expertise, leadership capability and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy services. You will bring:
* Recognised qualifications and registration, including a Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
* Extensive hospital pharmacy experience and professional knowledge, with demonstrated technical competence in pharmacy practice and a comprehensive understanding of relevant standards, codes of practice and service requirements.
* Strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills, with proven experience supervising, educating and training staff, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and providing clear direction to improve service delivery.
* Highly developed analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deadlines, undertake research and data analysis, and implement practical, quality-focused improvements.
About Us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What We Offer
* Attractive salary packaging available
* Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
* Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Diversity And Inclusion
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information
* Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
* SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 927455
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Position: Deputy Director of Pharmacy Services
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 20th February 2026