Address- Monthly Paid ADO, additional to annual leave (Full-time staff only).
- Reduce taxable income & boost take-home pay with Salary Packaging.
- Excellent leave benefits aligned with NSW Health (State) award.
Support the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at Westmead and Auburn Hospitals, ensuring effective, quality antimicrobial use and reducing resistance.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3 Remuneration: $127,372.58 - $130,818.98 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doingThe purpose of this position is to support the management of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program across the Westmead and Auburn Hospitals, with particular responsibilities to:
- Support the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Team
- Provide guidance and support to the AMS teams across the WSLHD as required
- Monitor, promote and support the quality and cost-effective use of antimicrobial agents
- Develop, implement and maintain systems that can lead to a reduction in antimicrobial resistance rates, morbidity and mortality
How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g Bachelor of Pharmacy. Must satisfy Grade 3 classification as per Health Employees Pharmacists (State) Award. Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience in clinical pharmacy practice, particularly in the management of infectious diseases.
- Demonstrated excellent therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of pharmaceutical principles to clinical infectious diseases (including identification and resolution of problems relating to the use of antimicrobial drugs).
- Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change
- Demonstrated skills in information technology: using computer applications including dispensing, database management, accessing medicine information, spreadsheet, and word processing programs.
- Valid Driver’s Licence. This position is mainly based at Westmead Hospital but may involve travelling to various facilities of WSLHD when required.
Requisition ID: REQ485088Applications Close: 27th June 2024
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