Address- Permanent Part-time Pharmacist, 2 days per week.
- Located at Braeside Hospital in Prairiewood
- HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. 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 practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.
Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.
About the role
This permanent part-time Pharmacist (Grade 1 or 2) role is two days per week (Tuesday and Friday) and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Hospital Pharmacy Service at Braeside Hospital.
In performing their duties the 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 inpatients, 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
Qualifications | Work Experience | Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s 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 healthcare team
- 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
HammondCare offers its staff competitive salaries, excellent training & development opportunities, a supportive environment and a fabulous benefits program. For more info check out our website: www.hammond.com.au/careers
For any specific queries not answered, please contact Julia Das at ****@hammond.com.au
Closing Date: 24th February 2024
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, immunisation a criminal record check.
