Pharmacy Assistant Trainee

• A Traineeship will allow you to gain a recognised qualification in Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support with a recognised training organisation.
• The traineeship will provide a range of learning opportunities that will provide you with the exploration of career opportunities and pathways in NSW Health.
• This is perfect for someone who has left school and looking to gain a useful qualification in a health-related field.
• This role will involves working under the supervision of a pharmacists with tasks including: receipting medications, supplying medication and maintenance of accepted stock levels in a timely manner.
• You would be supported by the pharmacy team, with protected time to complete the Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support.

About you:

• Recent school leaver (within 12 months of finishing school) who is looking for a health-related role.
• Motivated and excited to try something new.
• Enjoy communicating with a range of people.
• Want to work as part of a team providing support to the community.

About us:
This position will see you working with a highly- skilled team of pharmacists and pharmacy support staff to ensure optimal medication safety and service efficiency. The Lower Mid North Coast Sector Pharmacy Service is based at Manning Base Hospital in Taree, providing pharmacy services within the Dispensary and ward environments.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to grow your career. We are a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage collaboration, openness and respect in the workplace to empower our employees to use their knowledge, skills and experience to meet the principle of Excellence. Every patient. Every time.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals