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Form of workThis is a Recruitment Pool for Casual, Permanent and Fixed Term appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024.
Position Profile: We are currently seeking Clinical Pharmacists who are enthusiastic and motivated to join our pharmacy team at both Bunbury Hospital and Busselton Health Campus.
The WACHS – South West Pharmacy Department is a regional service for the South West of Western Australia and covers all 12 hospitals and one nursing post for the region. The main Pharmacy Department is located at Bunbury Regional Hospital with a satellite pharmacy located at Busselton Hospital. We provide medication supply and clinical services to patients across the South West region.
The Pharmacy team is a mix of pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, intern pharmacists and pharmacists. We are a growing team from a mix of backgrounds and experiences offering a supportive and friendly environment for all staff to grow and develop. From 2023 we have further developed our training program with 3 pharmacy interns completing their intern year and registering as pharmacists. In 2024 we are working to develop a pharmacist residency program, with interim approval for the WACHS SHPA Residency Program being received from SHPA.
Within Bunbury Regional Hospital we currently cover a broad range of specialty and clinical areas including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), medical, hospital in the home (HITH), surgical, rehabilitation, maternity, paediatrics, mental health, Pre-Admission Clinic and pharmacy dispensary services. Within Busselton Health Campus we cover specialty and clinical areas including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, maternity and palliative care.
This position will provide hospital Clinical Pharmacist services to patients within the region as part of the Pharmacy team.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Naomi Lillywhite on 0429 674 *** or 08 9722 1***.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
