Pharmacist Grade 2

HammondCare
* www.hammond.com.au

Published

October 19, 2020

Location

340 Prairie Vale Rd, Prairiewood NSW 2176, Sydney, Australia

Category

Pharmacist other

Job Type

Part-time

Position description

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State or territory

NSW

Description

* Fantastic Part-Time opportunity 16 hours per week
* Monday Friday, shifts between 8.30am and 5pm
* A growing organisation with multiple opportunities to develop your career.

About the role

The role of the Senior Pharmacist works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare for the day to day management of the Hospital Pharmacy Service at HammondCare Health & Hospital sites (Greenwich, Neringah and Braeside).

In performing their duties the Senior Pharmacist will be required to work in accordance with established procedures at each site, and be able to use judgement and discretion about work organisation. The person employed in this position must operate in a manner consistent with Pharmacy department policies, practice standards and legislative requirements.

The essence of this role is to provide pharmacy services to the patients and staff:

* Distribution -Accurate and timely provision of medications for inpatient, outpatients and at discharge
* Clinical -Provide clinical pharmacy services to ensure quality use of medications by patients and staff
* Education - Provide appropriate education to patients and other staff about medication
* Research and training -Participate in research and training to improve medication knowledge and use

Selection Criteria

Essential

* Commitment to engage and align with HammondCares Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
* Appropriate Qualification in Pharmacy
* Registration with Australian Health Professionals Registration Agency (AHPRA)
* Recent experience in hospital pharmacy practice
* Ability to work independently, on your own and as part of a team.
* Experience with iPharmacy
* Sound knowledge of Commonwealth and NSW Pharmacy and Therapeutic Goods legislation and relevant statutory requirements applicable to the practice of Pharmacy and the handling of pharmaceuticals in NSW public hospitals.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to problem solve
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients and with all members of the health care team

Desirable

* Ability to be flexible and adapt work practices to suit circumstances.
* Experience working in a team of skilled professionals.
* Strong administrative and computer skills e.g. eMR, Microsoft Word and Excel, CIAP
* Empathy and patience.

Why work for HammondCare

* A well-established and internationally recognised healthcare provider
* Fantastic career progression opportunities
* Competitive Salary and fabulous benefits
* Extensive training and development opportunities
* Job Security and Work/Life Balance

About HammondCare

We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence based best practice in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care

To learn more about HammondCare and our extensive benefits program please head to our website www.Hammond.com.au

Ready to make a change? Apply Now!

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button. Please ensure you include an updated resume and a cover note addressing the above selection Criteria.

Closing Date: 30th of October 2020

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and pre-employment functional assessment.

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