Pharmacist (Gde 2) - Campbelltown and Camden Hospital - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, 12 month appointment x 2
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospital
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 2
Remuneration: $112,409.34 - $119,173.77 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ581909
Application Close Date: 22/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 25/06/2025 - 02/07/2025
Contact Details: Rhea McFarland - 02 4634 3114 | Rhea.McFarland@health.nsw.gov.au or Thanh Lam - 02 4634 3130 | Thanh.Lam@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Campbelltown Hospital is undergoing rapid growth and this is reflected in both its size and patient complexity. The position is for an experienced hospital pharmacist aiming to offer advanced pharmacy practice service and engage in a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best patient outcomes .
- Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to a clinical ward
- Ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication management
- Actively engage in clinical governance, research, and education
- Promote stewardship, and support quality care
- Mentor staff, collaborate with teams, and support continuous improvement
What you'll be doing
Where you'll be working
Campbelltown Hospital, located in the heart of the Macarthur region, is a leading tertiary hospital within the South Western Sydney Local Health District. This progressive hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care to the local community and beyond.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic, diverse team, Campbelltown Hospital offers a wide range of services, including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged-care services. The hospital also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support for patients.
The ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment will further enhance the hospital's capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities. The management team is committed to fostering a sociable, friendly, and vibrant environment where patient experience is paramount. They are approachable, innovative, and responsive to staff feedback, ensuring a supportive workplace culture.
Joining Campbelltown Hospital means becoming part of a community-focused team dedicated to excellence in healthcare. The hospital's emphasis on training and upskilling encourages staff to pursue learning and development opportunities, making it an exciting place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
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 Pharmacist registration with AHPRA with no restrictions to the scope of practice. An already existing grade 2 pharmacist OR A minimum of 3 years' experience as a registered pharmacist working in hospital pharmacy AND EITHER:
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- A minimum of 12 months experience working as a clinical pharmacist in in the nominated specialty area (or a similar specialty area) OR
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications and a minimum of 6 months experience in the nominated specialty area (or a similar specialty area).
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- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of hospital staff, and patients and careers.
- Demonstrated ability to display judgement and independence in problem solving.
- Demonstrated competence in clinical drug knowledge and experience in applying that knowledge appropriately to clinical settings such as education, critical care, geriatrics, paediatrics, neonatal, diabetes, antimicrobial stewardship, opioid stewardship, drug information, drug committee, palliative care, development or review of medication policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and to supervise the activities of pharmacy staff and provide assistance in the specialty field for other staff.
- Proven organisational and time management skills and the ability to priorities according to organisational needs.
- Demonstrated contribution to quality assurance activities.
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Additional Information
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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.
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