Pharmacist Grade1/2 - Drug and Alcohol Service

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $39.23 - $58.07 per hour
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ474396
Applications Close: 05/04/2024With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.What we can offer you (for eligible employees):· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging· Novated Leasing· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members· Fitness PassportWhat you'll be doing:The Registered Pharmacist for the Drug and Alcohol Service will liaise and coordinate treatment pathways for patients between the Drug & Alcohol Service and other health service providers including General Practitioners, community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists. The role will also be responsible for supporting clinical OTP services and the Substance Withdrawal Management (Detox) Services within the scope and responsibilities of a registered pharmacist.The position holder will be required to participate in a roster at the OTP dosing clinics in Penrith and the Blue Mountains Local Government Areas including regular early morning shifts and occasional weekend work.We invite you to explore this opportunity with us. Apply Now!An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.About us:Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Selection Criteria to be Addressed: * A registered pharmacist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) with no current restrictions to scope of practice as well as demonstrated experience in clinical pharmacy preferably within a tertiary Australian hospital.

• Demonstrated high level of clinical reasoning skills and clinical experience in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines for pharmacotherapies in the Drug and Alcohol Service.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working in a medically led multi-disciplinary treatment team based on the principles of patient centred care
• Proven capacity to prioritise workloads, to work independently and with minimal supervision, and to manage competing work priorities in a timely manner. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word PowerPoint, Excel, and/or Access), Pharmacy Inventory and Dispensing programs
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel within the NBMLHD as per needs of the service.
• Availability and capacity to participate in a 24 hour/ seven-day rotating roster which includes working all shifts, all days of the week including public holidays, within NBMLHD as per needs of the service.

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