Drug Health Pharmacist

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 30th August 2024)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $39.23 - $58.07 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ474349
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Drug Health Pharmacist provides high quality and timely pharmacy services to Drug Health consumers at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). The role works closely with nursing, medical and senior pharmacists to provide services in relation to opioid substitution and addiction treatment programs, and assists with the provision of consultative services and professional advice for other members of the health care team including general practice and community pharmacies across WSLHD.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
Essential Requirements: * Qualification: Tertiary education in Pharmacy

• Registration: General Registration with Pharmacy Board of Australia

Selection Criteria: * Tertiary qualification in Pharmacy, with General registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no restrictions on scope of practice.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Drug and Alcohol pharmacotherapy treatments and service provision.
• Proven organisation and administrative competence including basic computer literacy and time management skills.
• Experience with the delivery of pharmacy services in relation to maintenance pharmacotherapy for Opioid and Alcohol dependence.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, negotiate, and liaise effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Current NSW Drivers licence.

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For role related queries or questions contact Angelo Barbaro on Angelo.Barbaro@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 20th March 2024