Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist - Perm PT
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $64.24 – $65.98 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ536122
Application Close Date:08/12/2024
Interview Date Range: 11/12/2024 – 18/12/2024
Contact Details: Edward Ngan – (02) 9616 8319 | Edward.Ngan@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Pharmacist (Grade 3) to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive AMS program. This pivotal role involves driving quality use of antimicrobials through advanced decision-support systems, auditing, and continuous performance evaluation.
As a vital member of the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) AMS team, you will also support infection control accreditation standards, provide expert input into policy and guideline development, and contribute to AMS and infectious diseases rounds.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment while making a significant impact on public health outcomes. If you have expertise in antimicrobial stewardship, leadership skills, and a passion for quality improvement, we encourage.
What you'll be doing
Where you'll be working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Full AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration with no restrictions to the scope of practice
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) within a multi disciplinary environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop effective strategic relationships within the Organisation.
- Extensive clinical Pharmacy practice experience within a tertiary referral hospital, or experience in antimicrobial stewardship, or in critical care areas or haematology ward or Infectious Diseases
- Experience in the development and implementation of programs to manage quality use of medicines, particularly in the area of antimicrobials, or demonstrated participation in other quality improvement programs.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of education programs to various health professionals .
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change.
- Proven ability to critically review and assess practice including identifying opportunities for change and appropriate outcome measures demonstrating the change.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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