Antimicrobial Stewardship and Clinical Pharmacist
An exciting opportunity exists for a clinical pharmacist with a strong interest in and commitment to hospital pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship to join the Ryde Hospital Pharmacy team.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist (Grade 3)
Remuneration: $2,526.53 - $2,594.89
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ572449
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Ryde Hospital Pharmacy Department
What you'll be doing
The purpose of the Antimicrobial Stewardship and Clinical Pharmacist role is to work with key stakeholders to facilitate effective and efficient use of antimicrobials at Ryde Hospital with the primary focus to work with clinicians to enhance patient care including ensuring compliance with mandatory standards and policies.
The incumbent is responsible for the provision of clinical services to a designated clinical area and support to the Senior Pharmacist to provide pharmacy services to the patients within the organisation and working with other health care professionals to enhance patient care.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no conditions or restrictions on practice. Evidence of extensive clinical experience.
- Extensive experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting with a demonstrated knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant state and national policies that facilitate and support Antimicrobial Stewardship including familiarity with NSQHS Standards and Clinical Care Standards.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and clinical supervision skills and including the ability to mentor, motivate and inspire ongoing development of staff. Ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jeanette Carey on Jeanette.Carey@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 15 May 2025
