The Role:
Work as a part of the relevant Hospital’s Pharmacy Department and Hospital’s Pharmacy Team to provide a comprehensive, efficient, and accountable pharmacy service for hospital inpatients and outpatients.
- Dispense medications for inpatient, outpatient, and discharge supply, in accordance with all legal requirements, and work within the parameters of the various medication access schemes available in public hospitals including the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the Special Access Scheme, Section 100, Clinical Trials, and Early Access Schemes.
- Routinely offer verbal and written medicines information and other supporting health advice to patients.
- Provide information on medications to hospital staff and contribute to the development of their knowledge of medication related issues.
The Team:
The Statewide Hospital Pharmacy Northwest (the Northwest Hospitals Pharmacy Department) team is comprised of rotational pharmacists and technicians; specialist pharmacists and leadership roles provides high level of pharmacy services to both the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe. Our pharmacists work across both sites and collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred, medicine-related care. With patient safety and professional development at the heart of our ethos, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
The Northwest Hospitals Pharmacy Department is an accredited Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Resident Training Program Site. The Resident Training Program is a 2-year structured workplace training program designed to support pharmacists to develop their practice from general practice towards Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) Pharmacist Resident recognition. The training program supports the Resident candidate to develop their clinical pharmacy, operational and self-development skills in a supportive environment. The training program is suitable for both early career pharmacists, and also for those more experienced pharmacists that are new to hospital pharmacy practice.
You will need to:
- Pharmacy experience in a range of activities such as dispensing or clinical pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting, together with experience in the application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and workplace guidelines in the practice of pharmacy.
- Provide a comprehensive set of Clinical Pharmacy Services including Best Possible Medication History taking, development of Medication Management and Action Plans in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, and patient education across every stage of inpatient care. Training is available on-the-job for those that haven’t undertaken these roles before.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the application of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
- Ability to assess and evaluate drug regimens and medicines information and provide tailored advice to other healthcare professionals and the patient.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Multiple Permanent, full time, shift worker positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Position Features:
- Pharmacists will work at any site within Pharmacy Services or at specified locations of other nominated health providers such as Mental Health Services within the region in which the incumbent is employed.
- May be required to participate in weekend and on call services
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
The following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
- A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways, including access to our Pharmacy Residency Program.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.
- Experienced overseas trained Pharmacist - Provisional Registration with Pharmacy Board of Australia requiring less than 6 months (900 hours) supervised practice to obtain full registration.
- These are not intern positions.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kelly Beswick
Position: Pharmacy Manager NW
Phone number: 0400 130 652
Email address: kelly.beswick@ths.tas.gov.au
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