Regional Pharmacist

Apply now to join our passionate team and make a real difference in delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy support across the Tablelands Sector!

Remuneration: $64.24 - $65.98 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 3
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ532674
Closing Date: 24/11/24

The Tablelands Sector Pharmacy service is based at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital in Armidale and provides high quality clinical pharmacy services within the dispensary and ward environments, across a number of clinical areas. As the Regional Pharmacist, you will be providing clinical pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients and their carers and to staff across facilities of the Tablelands Sector of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). 

You will contribute to and support medication safety, AMS and the quality use of medications either virtually or in person across the Sector sites of Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, Inverell & Glen Innes District Hospital, Guyra, Tingha and Emmaville Multi-Purpose Services and Tenterfield Community Hospital.

If this sounds like you, we would love to see you apply:
You are a highly motivated Senior Pharmacist passionate about the delivery of high-quality clinical support to facilities within the Tablelands.  You have effective communication and time management skills and are able to work independently. Training is provided to assist in developing your career with us. Formal and informal learning opportunities exist within Hunter New England and the local health district.

What we can offer you: 

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)  
• Salary packaging options 
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Where you will be working:
Armidale is Australia’s highest city with an altitude of around 1000 metres and located approximately halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and two hours inland from the coast.  The Armidale/New England region boasts spectacular waterfalls, gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards, and a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage. There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in the beautiful New England and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city.

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 
   

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For role related queries or questions contact Sandra Hauptli on Sandra.Hauptli@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.