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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2023
Position Classification: Pharmacy Tech Gde 1
Remuneration: $58,737.94 - $62,979.53 Per Annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ321058
Pharmacy Technician
Scott Memorial Hospital Scone
About the Role
As a Pharmacy Technician at Scott Memorial Hospital you will provide individualised excellent patient care within a health service environment to maximise the health outcomes for the patient. Role will involve but not limited to dispensing, stock management, supply and purchasing. The role is supported by an enthusiastic team of dedicated staff, onsite orientation is provided and ongoing education is encouraged. You will be supported by Health Service Manager, Clinical Manager, Nurse Unit Managers in Maternity Unit and Operating Theatre/ Day Stay Unit along with the facility Clinical Nurse Educator, Quality Coordinator.
Where you'll be working
Scone is a town in the Upper Hunter Shire in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2006 census, Scone had a population of 4,624 people. Scone is affordable and relaxed, Scone has the benefits of a country town with familiar friendly faces and true country experiences. Scone is less than 3 hours from Sydney, two hours from Newcastle and one and a half hours to Tamworth. It is known as 'The Horse Capital of Australia' and claims to be the second-largest horse breeding area in the world, after Kentucky in the United States. The equine focus of the town is reflected in numerous ways: it is the home to the Australian Stockhorse Association; the Hunter thoroughbred breeding industry which is reputedly the second largest breeding area in the world; the district has some of the country’s longest established pony clubs; there is a thriving polo and polocrosse community.
You will be working with a dedicated team of Pharmacists, Medical staff, Registered Nurses, Endorsed Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing in supporting excellent care to our patients in collaboration with patients, families and carers. You will be supported by Pharmacy team, District pharmacy services, Antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist, District pharmacy educator, Clinical Nurse educator and a Quality Coordinator on site Monday to Friday.
About You
If you are an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician with great communication (both written and verbal), leadership and teamwork skills, we encourage you to apply. You will have a high attention to detail and the capacity to work unsupervised with clear understanding of scope of practise is a must.
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great 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 Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Job share/part time arrangements will be considered.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. 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. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
Selection Criteria
Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
Salary Packaging
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.
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Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Campbell on Wendy.Campbell@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 29th September 2022
