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Form of workEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 26 weeks)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 3
Remuneration: $62.47 - $64.21 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38hrs
Requisition ID: REQ385648
Northern New South Wales Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is seeking a Pharmacist Grate 3, to lead the safe, effective and efficient transition to State Contract (Contract 861) for the supply of pharmaceuticals to state managed oncology services, across the NNSWLHD.
Providing a safe and effective transition from the existing local services to the new 861 Contract. Undertaking project and change management activities across the LHD, including setting/achieving clear timelines; reviewing and updating medicines related documents, electronic Medication Management (eMM) systems and approval processes; inventory management; stakeholder engagement and communication with clinicians and other relevant staff at all levels in each oncology clinic within the LHD.
NSW Health supports flexible work arrangements, the location of this role may be successfully negotiated within the Northern New South Wales Local Health District sites.
If you have:
Registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHRPA)
Extensive pharmaceutical experience in an outpatient oncology service
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles, structures and processes of a Medicines Formulary, Medication Safety and medication related committees, including relevant NSW Health Policy Directives
Analytical skills, with the capacity to undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of clinical data; demonstrated ability conducting literature reviews and applying research; preparing and presenting analysis and reports; and managing project risks and implications
Experience in leading large scale healthcare quality improvement initiatives fostering a systematic collaborative approach to improving patient outcomes, including the management of multiple and concurrent initiatives with conflicting milestones and deadlines
We can offer you:
Flexible and supportive work environment
Diverse career pathways
Professional and personal development
Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
The opportunity to make a difference!
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Timothy Lawson on Timothy.Lawson@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 26 March 2023
