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SalaryThe Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the largest tertiary health service in northern Australia; we are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services, education and research within a region covering over 149,500km with a population of approximately 250,000 people.
We cover the continuum of healthcare services from advanced, highly specialised, tertiary-level healthcare at the main hospital to secondary and primary-level hospital and community healthcare across 20 facilities. The main facility is located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University.
Job details Position status Casual
Position type Flexible
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP1
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV441371
Closing date 15-Sep-2022
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Salary Other
Job duration Multiple positions available
Contact person Renita Ward
Contact details 07 4433 2893
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is one of excellence… to emerge the leader in health care, research and education for regional Australia.
Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision?
Are you:
- Pursuing a vocation not merely an occupation?
- Excited to take the next step in your career mission?
- Passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?
- Prepared to question and advocate for what is important?
- A person who meets challenges head on?
The Pharmacy Cadet will perform a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal full-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire the relevant entry level qualification (mandatory) for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland.
The Pharmacy Cadet contributes to the pharmacy service delivery model within the Townsville University Hospital under the delegation and practice supervision of an allied health professional in the provision of effective patient care.
- Eligibility: The role is suitable for students undertaking formal pre-entry qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution in the following profession: Pharmacy.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess proof of enrolment in a recognised Pharmacy tertiary-level program that results in a Pharmacy qualification.
- Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids are required to provide evidence of vaccinations or proof that they are not susceptible (due to prior exposure to the disease and therefore have natural immunity) to the following VPD's Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis containing vaccine) according to the Queensland Health Policy.
- COVID-19 vaccination requirements: It is a mandatory condition of employment for the employee to be and remain vaccinated against COVID-19, as per
Generous remuneration package comprising salary range of $33.98 to $40.19 p.a. (Classification), 17.5% leave loading, 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, corporate discounts, wellness programs and the EAP.
Why make the change?
Our gorgeous weather promotes an outdoor lifestyle as the sun shines nearly all year round (320+ days/year). Enjoy the benefits of urban living without being trapped in a commuter nightmare of metropolitan traffic. Appreciate the country town `feel' and change your pace as you absorb the local tropical/coastal flow.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a COVID 19 vaccination and Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
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Information Package for Applicants
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Role Description
