AddressAbout the role:
An opportunity exists for a part time (0.4-0.6FTE) pharmacist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors in providing health services to people in Police Custody. You will be responsible for day-to-day pharmacy operations. In addition, you will provide clinical support and advice to medical staff.
This position will involve regular weekday shifts.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Daily operational duties associated with procurement, dispensing, supply, and distribution of medicines.
- Clinical review of medication charts
- Providing support to the Pharmacy Manager
- Inventory management and medicine delivery
- Contribution to protocol and procedure development and reviews
- Liaison with external stakeholders
- Contributing to audit review processes to ensure safe, timely and effective use of medicines.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
- Current registration with AHPRA
- A high level of clinical competency
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and adjust to complex situations
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Open style of communication
- The ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team on patient management
- A demonstrated ability to learn and adapt
Requirements and relevant information:
- One (1) x part-time, ongoing position is available.
- The salary plus superannuation will be pro rata.
- This position is located at the Melbourne Custody Centre, 520 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000.
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
Your application must include:
- Resume
- Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close midnight, Tuesday 14 May 2024.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
For further information, please contact: Shivani Ummat on (03) 8335 8*** or *************@police.vic.gov.au.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8***.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
