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SalaryThis position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $5,000 under the .
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: BI Pharmacist Gde 1
Remuneration: $74,968.79 - $97,816.56 per annum + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ361384
Location:
About the Opportunity
Provide a comprehensive range of pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients of the Broken Hill Hospital, including clinical pharmacy services, pharmaceutical supply, quality improvement activities and educational sessions
Supervise and mentor a dedicated team of pharmacy assistants, technicians, interns and students on placement
Gain invaluable clinical experience and enjoy the perks of country living in a unique Outback town
Incentives
- 1 week extra paid annual leave every year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Employee Meal Card
- Remote Area Housing Assistance Benefits
- Special rates at local gyms
- Support through advanced education & training
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its livability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
The beautiful Murray-Riverina region is just 2.5 hours from Broken Hill, and after a short, 5-hour drive you can enjoy the beautiful Barossa Valley – South Australia’s internationally acclaimed wine region. For a town so unique, it’s really not that far away with just a short 1hr15m flight from Adelaide, a 2hr flight from Melbourne or a 2hr30m flight from Sydney.
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Pharmacy, with current general registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
- Experience in provision of clinical pharmacy services and/or awareness of current issues in clinical pharmacy.
- Demonstrated application of effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
The is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
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For role related queries or questions contact Ben Yassa on Ben.Yassa@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 9/12/2022
