Specialist Pharmacist (Grade 2) - Medical

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 2Remuneration: $108,607.9 - $115,143.27 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ481152The St George Hospital Pharmacy team are looking for a proactive, innovative and highly skilled pharmacist with expertise within the medical specialties to join us on our mission to "Eliminate Harm, Improve Care".Where you'll be workingSt George Hospital is a 600-bed Tertiary Referral Hospital in Kogarah, NSW. With well established models of care in Trauma, Peritonectomy, Haematology, Interventional Cardiology, Intensive Care and more, there are plenty of fantastic opportunities to contribute our "World Class Care, World Class Culture"!What you'll be doingThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.To provide clinical pharmacy services across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) to optimise safe and appropriate medication usage. The position will rotate through a variety of clinical, operational (dispensary) and production teams on a rotation schedule.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:

• Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to a Grade 1 Pharmacist level meeting the criteria set out in the Health Employees' Pharmacists (State) Award.
• Demonstrated effective clinical drug knowledge and competence in its application to achieve safe and efficient quality of care.
• Well-developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and other stakeholders to improve patient care and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with limited supervision to meet team objectives.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in managing a complex workload, problem solving and development and implementation of initiative
• Proven commitment to professional development and continuing education.

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For role related queries or questions contact Stuart Binns on Stuart.Binns@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 25 April 2024