Temporary Full Time opportunity to be part of a newly created, dedicated team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants focussed on enhancing patient flow through the implementation of Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing and the safe and efficient delivery of Pharmacy discharge services.

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About the role

Temporary full time opportunity to contribute to the RBWH Pharmacy Patient Flow Team, play a fundamental role in integrating Collaborative Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (CPMP) into clinical practice and to facilitate timely medicines management on discharge. This is the first in Queensland dedicated team for CPMP and requires experienced clinical pharmacists to effectively deliver this expanded practice to optimise patient flow. The role applies high level clinical knowledge to the provision of CPMP as part of the multidisciplinary team, supports the delivery of a safe and effective Patient Flow service and contributes to the ongoing training and development of the pharmacy team.

This role works an 8-day fortnight across a 7 day roster, including extended hours.  

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• As a general specialist, demonstrate and deliver a high level of knowledge in clinical pharmacy and apply professional judgement to problems of significant scope and complexity, incorporating safe transition of care across different sectors.
• Undertaking timely collaborative pharmacist medication prescribing including providing assistance to and influencing as appropriate the action of other health professionals within this plan.
• Facilitate the coordination of discharge medication management including prescribing, supply and provision of medicines information
• Exercise independent professional judgement in resolving problems, with more complex clinical decisions and problem solving made with limited professional supervision and guidance.
• Exceptional communication skills to be able to liaise effectively with inpatient multidisciplinary teams on the opportunities for medication optimisation, and the plan for patient's medication as an inpatient, and as they cross healthcare settings.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RBH652743 Role Description (PDF, 523KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit