AddressIf you are looking for a rewarding role and want to make a difference in the lives of patients, this is the opportunity for you!
The opportunity:
We are looking for an Oncology Pharmacist to join us at Icon Cancer Centre Townsville. Here you will deliver comprehensive and quality pharmacy services to our patients. This is a permanent part-time position, 45 hours per fortnight, ideally working Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Whilst previous experience in hospital and/or oncology pharmacy is desirable, we will provide full training and ongoing support to the right candidate to help them succeed in this role, further their career and expand their skillset.
Join our supportive and collaborative team located onsite at Icon Cancer Centre, Townsville, you will provide clinical pharmacy services to patients at the Cancer Centre, ensuring that all pharmacy activities are completed to a high standard while supporting the quality use of medicines.
This is an exciting opportunity to further enhance your career in an ever-evolving multidisciplinary team environment and work with private patients. We are a forward-thinking team, seizing opportunities for change, growth and improvement in patient outcomes. Gain the chance to further specialise your career in pharmacy and be exposed to a variety of multidisciplinary services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Using CHARM (our Oncology Information Management software), coordinate and organise the supply of cancer care medications including chemotherapy and immunotherapy for the day oncology unit patients
- Perform medication chart reviews and medication reconciliation
- Dispense and supply medication and pharmacy products
- Participate in clinical screening of cancer care medication orders
- Educate and counsel staff, patients and allied health professionals
- Participate in the delivery of clinical trials
Who are we?
Icon Group, Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider, with a global presence in Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong and New Zealand. We are built on a strong but simple vision – to deliver the best care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our care is truly end-to-end. Our growth is fast. Our technology is cutting edge. And our social impact is global.
Here’s why our people choose us:
- Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
- Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
- Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
- Opportunity, at Hand: We’re continually innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.
About You:
As a registered Pharmacist with Australian based pharmacy experience, you will have a team orientated attitude, a focus on delivering exceptional service and care to patients, and the ability to manage your own workload with good communication skills to effectively liaise with a wide range of health professionals. You will be highly driven and have high attention to detail and a passion for building on your clinical skills and knowledge.
Prior hospital and/or oncology experience is desirable, but we will provide full training and support to the right candidate to help them further their career with us.
A few of our benefits:
- Valued rewards and recognition program
- Formal induction and training provided
- Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ
- Access to paid parental leave
- Access to a range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
Excited to join us?
At Icon Group, we are so proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the amazing work they do. Apply Now to join us and belong with a true team.
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people.
Join us Thursday 16 May for an online information and Q&A session tailored for pharmacists to discover the opportunities and benefits of a career in regional pharmacy. Register by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://bit.ly/3wotRLT
Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
COVID-19 health requirement:
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.
