Pharmacy Technician / Assistant

Pharmacy Technician / Assistant

Position Title: 2x Pharmacy Technician / Assistant
Employment Type: Maximum Term Full Time
Hours per week: 38 hours
Position Grade: Pharmacy Technician Grade 1/2 , Pharmacy Assistant Grade1/2
Salary: $63,725.98  - $76,151.79, $59,796.42- $65,181.77 base salary per annum)
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: Correctional Health Parklea, Parklea

About us:

St Vincent’s is contracted by leading service providers MTC Broadspectrum to deliver health services to Parklea Correctional Centre – a major Sydney prison with capacity for 1,816 male inmates.

The provision of healthcare is a vital part of an inmate’s life. We’ve established St Vincent’s Correctional Health Services because of the unique difference corrective health professionals can make.

In 1838, when the Sisters of Charity who founded St Vincent’s arrived in Sydney from Ireland, they immediately went to the Parramatta Female Factory, where they made an important difference to the lives of hundreds of women convicts there. Similarly today, St Vincent’s Correctional Health aims to make a major difference by providing multidisciplinary healthcare to inmates at Parklea Correctional Complex.

St Vincent’s has an excellent track record in running health services and we are currently offering exciting opportunities to work within our Correctional Health team. With a major focus on professional development, we offer an array of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to develop a diverse array of skills to make a real difference to peoples’ lives.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:

•  Free Onsite Parking

•  Generous additional allowances from $3,000 p.a (FTE)

•  Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff

•  Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs

•  Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields

•   Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network

•   Employee Assistance Program

•   Work/Life balance

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Parklea Correctional Centre Pharmacy.

The Pharmacy Assistant/Technician role will include the distribution and assistance in the preparation and dispensing processes for prescribed medications, managing medication inventory and ordering supplies. As well as pharmacy administrative work, including but not limited to; scanning scripts, preparing transfer medication pack and reconciling orders. 

Applicant will be required to obtain a Corrective Service Clearance NSW to be able to take up this role.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:

St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Position Title who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are Manager to include desired experience/attributes.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.

• Qualifications in line with the The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019 for either Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1/2 or Pharmacy Technician Grade 1/2 classification. For Grade 2 Pharmacy Assistant, applicant must hold a qualification in a relevant field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or up to the level of Certificate III in Community Pharmacy issued by a Registered Training Organisation. For classification of Pharmacy Technician Grade 1, applicant must have successfully completed a qualification in a relevant field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or up to the level of Certificate III issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital and Community Pharmacy (e.g. Charles Sturt University). For classification of Pharmacy technician Grade 2 applicant must have successfully completed a nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Certificate Course at Certificate Level IV issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital and Community Pharmacy.

• Demonstrated understanding and experience of dispensing/issuing of pharmaceuticals in a hospital or community pharmacy setting or equivalent experience with the willingness to work a rotating roster.

• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative requirements relating to pharmaceuticals.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking all tasks.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal and problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Demonstrated organisational skills and proven time management skills.

Applications close on 25 April 2024

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