Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Medical Oncology

#522344 Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Medical Oncology)Department of PharmacyCalvary Mater NewcastlePermanent (multiple positions available)Looking for a change? Join a vibrant city, defined by its costal destinations and unique heritage - Explore NewcastleHours and days of work negotiable for the preferred candidate

• Full Time and Part Time positions considered.
• Salary Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3, Year 1 -2.
• Remuneration: $64.23 - $65.97 per hour + superannuation +

+ leave loadingAbout the roleThe Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Medical Oncology) Grade 3 is responsible for the full range of pharmacy services associated with the Department of Medical Oncology. This will include a contribution to ensuring the management and efficient performance of the Cancer Services Pharmacy team.The key areas of focus for this role are

• Provides ward pharmacy services to Medical Oncology areas.
• Participates in clinical ward rounds with the Medical Oncology team.
• Provides advice on drug dosages, actions and interactions with special emphasis on cytotoxic and oncological therapy.
• Participates in the dispensing, preparation and reconstitution of cytotoxic chemotherapy for inpatients and outpatients as required
• Shares responsibility for the supervision of the preparation of reconstituted cytotoxic chemotherapy for inpatients and outpatients by unregistered pharmacy staff

What you bring

• Demonstrated effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practice as a Pharmacist.
• Minimum of 3 years of practicing as a registered Hospital Pharmacist, with experience in Medical Oncology/haematology pharmacy

For further information please contact, Rosemary James, Director of Pharmacy on or (02) 4014 3863.WHY JOIN US?CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Superannuation contributions at 11%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)

for staff and family members * Generous
that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.