Rotational Pharmacist - Launceston General Hospital
Advanced Pharmacy Australia
Date: 1 day ago
City: Launceston, Tasmania
Contract type: Full time
Description
The Team:
The Launceston General Hospital (LGH), located in Northern Tasmania, is one of the state's major public hospitals that serves as the primary referral centre for the northern region, operating across approximately 400 beds. As a major clinical teaching and research centre, the LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Rotational pharmacists will be based at the LGH and will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of areas. These include both inpatient and outpatient services such as: acute medicine, emergency medicine, general medicine, surgery, cancer and compounding services, sub-acute and dispensary services.
All pharmacy services within the department work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to deliver excellence in healthcare, with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for consumers, supporting the healthcare workforce, and enhancing the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.
The Role
In this role, you will be an integral member of the Hospital’s Pharmacy Department and Pharmacy Team, delivering a comprehensive, efficient, and accountable pharmacy service to both inpatients and outpatients. Your contribution will support the safe and effective use of medications, ensuring optimal patient outcomes across a diverse clinical environment.
Success in this role will be underpinned by your pharmacy experience in a range of activities including dispensing and clinical pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting, combined with experience in the application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and workplace guidelines in the practice of pharmacy.
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to:
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Take a moment to meet some of our Pharmacists across the State who share their experience of working in the Tasmanian Health Service, in their quiet pursuit of the extraordinary. Pharmacy careers in the Tasmanian Health Service
“You can live in a town close to all services, close to work, life is more relaxed, and I've got the opportunity to explore a more sustainable way of living” – Reza Zobdeh, A/ Specialist Pharmacist, Clinical Trials
The whole world needs you. You can be a healthcare professional anywhere. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and lifestyle. Choosing to pursue your health career in Tasmania means choosing connections with your colleagues and your patients. Your morning commutes don’t involve hours in traffic, and your time outside of work can be spent surfing or hiking, taking classes, writing novels, learning to fly-fish, or taking part in the community.
Being a healthcare worker is among the most meaningful careers in the world. We invite you to do it in a meaningful place.
Details Of Appointment
Multiple Permanent, full time/part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Tina Hodgetts
Position: Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: 03 6777 6733
Email address: [email protected]
This, and other opportunities to work in Tasmania, can be found at www.jobs.tas.gov.au
The Team:
The Launceston General Hospital (LGH), located in Northern Tasmania, is one of the state's major public hospitals that serves as the primary referral centre for the northern region, operating across approximately 400 beds. As a major clinical teaching and research centre, the LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Rotational pharmacists will be based at the LGH and will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of areas. These include both inpatient and outpatient services such as: acute medicine, emergency medicine, general medicine, surgery, cancer and compounding services, sub-acute and dispensary services.
All pharmacy services within the department work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to deliver excellence in healthcare, with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for consumers, supporting the healthcare workforce, and enhancing the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.
The Role
In this role, you will be an integral member of the Hospital’s Pharmacy Department and Pharmacy Team, delivering a comprehensive, efficient, and accountable pharmacy service to both inpatients and outpatients. Your contribution will support the safe and effective use of medications, ensuring optimal patient outcomes across a diverse clinical environment.
Success in this role will be underpinned by your pharmacy experience in a range of activities including dispensing and clinical pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting, combined with experience in the application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and workplace guidelines in the practice of pharmacy.
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to:
- Foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture
- Provide supportive coaching and guidance to colleagues when needed
- Collaborate effectively with a broad range of healthcare professionals
- Pharmacy experience in a range of activities such as dispensing or clinical pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting, together with experience in the application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and workplace guidelines in the practice of pharmacy.
- An understanding of (and preferably experience with) the frameworks used to guide and develop clinical pharmacy services, such as the APAC Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Review, and Medication Management Review programs (e.g., HMR and DMMR).
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Take a moment to meet some of our Pharmacists across the State who share their experience of working in the Tasmanian Health Service, in their quiet pursuit of the extraordinary. Pharmacy careers in the Tasmanian Health Service
“You can live in a town close to all services, close to work, life is more relaxed, and I've got the opportunity to explore a more sustainable way of living” – Reza Zobdeh, A/ Specialist Pharmacist, Clinical Trials
The whole world needs you. You can be a healthcare professional anywhere. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and lifestyle. Choosing to pursue your health career in Tasmania means choosing connections with your colleagues and your patients. Your morning commutes don’t involve hours in traffic, and your time outside of work can be spent surfing or hiking, taking classes, writing novels, learning to fly-fish, or taking part in the community.
Being a healthcare worker is among the most meaningful careers in the world. We invite you to do it in a meaningful place.
Details Of Appointment
Multiple Permanent, full time/part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
- notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
- A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Tina Hodgetts
Position: Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: 03 6777 6733
Email address: [email protected]
This, and other opportunities to work in Tasmania, can be found at www.jobs.tas.gov.au
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