Senior Pharmacist - Icu And Medical - Incentives Offered

Where you'll be working:
The Lower Mid North Coast Sector Pharmacy Service is based at Manning Base Hospital in Taree, providing high quality clinical pharmacy services within the dispensary and ward environments. This role will involve providing a clinical ward based pharmacy service for ICU, CCU and general medicine.

About us:
Our team is really a 'Pharm-ily'! We are incredibly supportive of each other both personally and professionally. We welcome new ideas and perspectives, and everyone has a voice. We would love to welcome you to our team and see our fun and fabulous 'Pharm-ily' grow!

About Taree:
Imagine a charming town nestled by the banks of a beautiful river - that's Taree! It's the lively hub of the Manning Valley, perfect for launching adventures into the stunning Barrington Coast. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a foodie explorer, Taree has got you covered with great accommodation, restaurants, farmer's markets and activities galore. Plus, you're never too far from the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.

About the role:

• This position will see you working with a highly skilled team of pharmacists and pharmacy support staff to ensure optimal medication safety and service efficiency, whilst participating in innovative models of care and integrated approaches to medication safety and antimicrobial stewardship across Sector services and in partnership with private hospital and community partners.
• You will be supported with internal and external continuing professional development opportunities.
• This is a parental leave position with the possibility of a contract extension beyond this period.

Requirements:

• Registered as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience and competency consistent with the Health Employees' Pharmacists (State) Award.

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme:
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:  

• Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months 
• Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or payments for commercial accommodation)

*All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.

Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% superannuation.

Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
• Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends

**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.

Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Laura Boyce on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au 

Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2  Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.  For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.  This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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