Pharmacy Assistant Traineeship - Prince of Wales Hospital
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration:$59,796.42 - $63,725.98 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ532760
Applications close Sunday, 24 November 2024
Note: This position is Targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Please reach out to the SESLHD Aboriginal Health Directorate on SESLHD-Aboriginalworkforce@health.nsw.gov.au if you would like support with your application
What you'll be doing
Are you passionate about healthcare and ready to make a real difference in patients' lives? Prince of Wales Hospital is offering an incredible two-year traineeship for a Pharmacy Assistant, providing hands-on experience in one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions.
This role will be supporting the team facilitating the provision and further development of the pharmacy service to patients and clients, including undertaking advanced practice roles to enable the pharmacists to focus on clinical pharmacy service provision. This role will see you be an active hands on member of the Pharmacy team making a direct impact on the day-to-day operations of the department.
The position is offered as a 2 year training position to provide an opportunity for an eligible candidate to undertake a Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT37121) or if the candidate fulfils the required prerequisites, Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT47121) within the recommended timeframe.
Where you'll be working
SESLHD Pharmacy Services is an extended hours service across the seven-day week. The role requires the ability to participate in a seven-day week roster that includes flexible hours, on call, afterhours, weekends and public holidays.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is one of Sydney’s largest health districts, covering 468 square kilometers from the CBD and beaches of Bondi to Cronulla, extending to the Royal National Park, and serving around 930,000 residents in areas including Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River, and Sutherland Shire, as well as Lord Howe Island. SESLHD manages nine hospitals: Prince of Wales, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney/Sydney Eye, Uniting War Memorial, St George, Calvary Health Care, Sutherland, Garrawarra Centre, and Gower Wilson Memorial, providing comprehensive healthcare across southeastern Sydney.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking all tasks
- Ability to understand and adhere to all legislative requirements
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good computer skills and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Eligibility to undertake a traineeship (ie Have commenced employment with SESLHD within the previous 3 months, be Australian citizens or permanent residents, not hold a previous qualification Certificate III level or higher and work full time )
- Willingness to commit to the traineeship and undertake Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT37121) or if the candidate fulfils the required prerequisites Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT47121)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Anne Steffensen on Anne.Steffensen@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments:
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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