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SalaryMetro South Health are looking for a Permanant Senior Pharmacist to support the new Satellite Hospital at Eight Mile Plains. The Department consists of approximately 100 staff inclusive of pharmacists, clinical assistants and support staff. The Department services the Logan Hospital, Beaudesert Hospital, community Mental Health services, Palen Creek Correctional Facility, Eight Mile Plains Satellite Hospital and the Logan Urgent and Specialist Care Centre (LUSCC). All areas of Logan & Beaudesert Health Service Pharmacy are serviced by the pharmacy staff on a rotational roster system.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MS04552656
Closing date 01-Apr-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent
Contact person Greg Spann
Contact details 07 3299 8818
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Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population.
This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
About the Role
Responsible for the provision of a broad range of clinical Pharmacy services to the facilities within Metro South Health through Logan - Beaudesert Health Pharmacy Services with a primary base at Eight Mile Plains Satellite Hospital.
- Exercise independent clinical judgement in providing accurate patient medication history interviews upon admission, clinical medication reviews, and formulation of pharmaceutical care plans utilising high-level knowledge and clinical skills, including the provision of advice to medical, nursing, pharmacy staff and other health care.
- Provide advice and assistance as required to subordinate staff and line management regarding the management of clinical work practices, distribution, dispensing, production and quality assurance (including supporting Antimicrobial Stewardship) as it relates to pharmaceutical services in their area of responsibility.
- Apply a high-level of pharmacy knowledge, skills, experience and provide clinical leadership within the team including clinical practice supervision.
- Undertake components of research and education both to multidisciplinary teams and to pharmacy staff whilst identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining medication safety systems within the allocated area of work.
- Assume as required, a role as designated clinical educator to medical and nursing staff, pharmacy assistants, pharmacists, intern pharmacists and students (undergraduate and post graduate) for clinical pharmacy services to enhance patient.
Our ICARE² values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence, shape our culture within Metro South Health. Our values guide our day-to-day decision making and are fundamental to what we care about as a health service, how we behave, how we interact with each other and provide care to the many patients who come through our doors every day.
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
Eligible health workers may qualify for a Workforce Attraction Incentive payment. To find out more and see if you are eligible visit:
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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Applicants are encouraged to apply online; please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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Role Description
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