Clinical Pharmacist - Grade 1 or 2
Clinical Pharmacist - Grade 1 or 2
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- Full & Part Time Permanent Contracts
- Enquiries for temporary contracts are also welcome
At NHW we value courage excellence fairness integrity kindness and purpose is to be leaders in health who transform and deliver high quality safe healthcare for all.
NHW has two opportunities (one full time one part time) for friendly compassionate and efficient clinical pharmacists to join our awardwinning and innovative team.
Upon joining us you will be well supported by the Pharmacy Leadership Team and your pharmacy & interdisciplinary colleagues to provide generalist clinical pharmacy & medication management services via our wellestablished pharmacist rotation work closely with your pharmacy technician colleagues to ensure efficient and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services are delivered to your area of responsibility as rostered.
You will routinely utilise your supervision & feedback skills overseeing and guiding the practice of pharmacy interns and students on placement and youll provide education & training inside and outside the pharmacy department.
Youll act as a pharmacy department representative and subject matter expert on relevant working groups and committee/s commensurate with your experience expertise and development goals.
Applicants considering a 12month career break from their existing Victorian public hospital pharmacy role or considering a rural generalist or rural specialty rotation as part of an ANZCAP Training Program are encouraged to discuss this opportunity with their current employer and consider applying.
About our health service:
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major public health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute subacute aged care and community services.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay respect to the history culture diversity and value of all Aboriginal Peoples. We respect and celebrate all forms of diversity and welcome people from all walks of life to join our team.
About our Pharmacy Department:
Our team comprises 21 pharmacists 3 pharmacy interns 8 pharmacy technicians and an administrative assistant.
Our clinical pharmacists are currently rostered to 4monthlong rotations in:
- Dispensary and Hospital In The Home
- Subacute/Rehabilitation/Geriatric Evaluation & Management
- Medical Ward
- Surgical Ward
- Operating Theatre & Paediatric Ward
- Inpatient Mental Health Unit
- Day Oncology (with some onsite chemotherapy manufacturing performed in our aseptic/cytotoxic suite)
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Department (with partnered pharmacist medication charting)
- and leave relief across all the above.
Our 3 pharmacy interns take responsibility (under pharmacist supervision) for services delivered to Day Surgery Maternity/Special Care Nursery & Dialysis Units.
You can learn more about our intern training program here Pharmacy Intern Program YouTube featuring our recently retired Director of Pharmacy and our former Intern Preceptor as well as former interns who are now clinical pharmacists in our team.
The clinical pharmacy team is also supported by a fulltime Medication Safety & Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist and 1 day/week by our Education & Research Pharmacist.
We currently provide a limited weekend service with 2 pharmacists on shift each Saturday morning 2 pharmacists and a technician on public holidays and oncall (shared by 14 pharmacists as rostered) outside business hours. As the successful candidate you will be expected to participate in the weekend/public holiday/on call roster after a suitable period of orientation & training.
All our overnight inpatient areas have Omnicell Automated Medication Cabinets in place for medication inventory management and we enjoy collaborative working relationships with our community and hospitalbased pharmacy colleagues across the region as we routinely transition patients into & out of our care.
Our Region:
Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout northeast Victoria.
- Less than an hour by car to Albury airport with direct flights to most east coast cities and just over 2 hours via Hume Freeway to Melbournes northern outskirts.
- Affordable public transport to Melbourne via VLine rail/coach 2.5 to 3 hours to Southern Cross Station
- Our region is a popular destination yearround. It boasts multiple national parks including alpine resorts picturesque small towns award winning restaurants produce wineries and breweries libraries art galleries regional farmers markets & festivals and a thriving performing arts & culture sector.
- There are plenty of outdoor pursuits available for you to explore with rivers rail trails mountain bike & hiking trails available to explore throughout the 4 seasons right across the northeast and high country.
- Numerous childcare kindergarten primary and secondary schools public and private.
- & Preschool Live Wangaratta
- Primary Schools Live Wangaratta
- Secondary Schools Live Wangaratta
- Journey planner Public Transport Victoria
The successful applicant will benefit from:
- Competitive remuneration novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits are available.
- If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your takehome pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
- 5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. Full time employees are able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
- Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Employee Assistant Programs (EAP).
- Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership.
- NHW Social Club for discounted events and activities.
- Support for our diverse workforce.
- Free onsite parking.
Applying for the role:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone to arrange an interview. Inperson interviews at NHW are preferred but not essential.
The first round of applications will be reviewed on Tuesday 11th March 2025 then weekly on Mondays throughout March 2025 until all positions are filled.
- For a confidential discussion contact Susan Trevillian Director of Pharmacyor.
- Position Descriptions (PD) can be downloaded below or at apply hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at with your CV and cover letter a statement addressing the key selection criteria & desirable selection criteria from the PD;
- Include a completed Employment Statutory Declaration form;
- Include your confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption;
- If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident include a valid visa demonstrating your right to live & work indefinitely in Australia.
- All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria;
- You may also elect to include a link to an online portfolio such as via ANZCAP or other platforms containing evidence of practice that demonstrates your relevant skills and experience.
- Applications close Monday 31st March 2025
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
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