AddressAre you a qualified Clinical Pharmacist?
WA Country Health is looking for you to join our team.
The Opportunity
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking to establish a pool of suitably experienced, skilled, highly motivated people for upcoming Pharmacist positions around WA.
In this role you will perform as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, rational and cost-effective drug therapy. Your practice as a Pharmacist will align to the Pharmacy Board of Australia Registration Standards, the Pharmacy Board of Australia Codes and Guidelines including the Pharmacy Code of Conduct for Registered Health Practitioners and WACHS policies and guidelines.
About WACHS
WACHS has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities. Our service spans across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres, from Kalumburu in the Kimberley to Albany in the Great Southern and through the Goldfields to the South Australian border.
Our Values
Community, compassion, quality, integrity, equity and curiosity. If you would like to read more about these, our website has all the information you need.
It is important to acknowledge that 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 people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information, we encourage you to contact Jonathan Nugent, Deputy Chief Pharmacist on 0477 293 *** or via email ***************@health.wa.gov.au
Staff Locations
For the Regional Clinical Pharmacist role (P2) we have positions in the following locations - Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Northam, Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany.
For the Senior Regional Clinical Pharmacist role (P3) we have positions in the following locations – Kununurra, Derby, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Northam, Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany.
Selected locations will have government subsidised accommodation available for pharmacists, dependant on availability.
Interested in applying?
If this role is what you are looking for, apply online by clicking the ‘apply for job’ button at the bottom of this page.
As part of your application, please provide:
- A covering letter of no more than 2 pages including a description of how your experience applies to the position; and why you want to work for WA Country Health.
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your qualifications and experience relevant to this role and the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager
Eligibility to Apply
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Provide evidence of their Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be considered for permanent positions in the WA public sector
- Undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checks; this may also include referees commenting on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour
- Completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA)
- Be eligible for/or in possession of a current C or C-A Class driver’s licence
Other Important Information You Need to Know
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- 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.
Employee Benefits
All the details you need to know in relation to employee benefits is within the attached application information package.
Lodging your application
Applicants are requested to apply online.
You must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used to communicate with you during the process.
Applications can be submitted at any time prior to the closing date and will be reviewed frequently. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
