The Pharmacy Department at Townsville University Hospital are seeking applications from Pharmacists to join their highly skilled team to provide care to patients and clients.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates will be notified of casual vacancies.

Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.

Job details

LEADING THE SAFE AND QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES

The Opportunity 
The Pharmacist will deliver professional, client focused pharmacy services and leadership within an evidence-based quality and multidisciplinary health care environment. This includes training, education, and research activities to the services by the Pharmacy Department.

This role will promote safe, effective and efficient use of medicines in keeping with the department's goals and objectives and mission statements for the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

The Pharmacy Department 
The aim of the Pharmacy service is to provide responsible, safe, effective and economical distribution and use of medications throughout the hospital.

Townsville University Hospital Pharmacy has 2 locations: the ground floor Main Pharmacy is located to the left, inside the main entrance to the hospital. This is where discharge, out-patients' prescriptions are presented and collected after dispensing. This location is open on weekends and public holidays for inpatient service only. The Pharmacy Distribution Centre is located on the first floor near medical records and is only accessible to staff for collection of ward imprest items or inpatient dispensed medications.

Services provide by Pharmacy:

• Medication information and Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting in relation to THHS patients and staff.
• Preparation of specialized sterile pharmaceuticals for Oncology, Ophthalmology and Neonatology.
• International, national and local investigator Clinical Trials.
• Contribute to optimizing antibiotic use Service wide with a specialized Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) pharmacist.
• Support and facilitate specialized health initiatives including the Life Saving Drugs Program, Access programs and Botulinum toxin supply.
• Pharmacist liaison with Offender Health including adult and adolescent services for compliance in medication management.
• Host pharmacy student placements, including honours projects, particularly from James Cook University.
• Training of Intern Pharmacists and Resident Pharmacists and support for post-graduate student studies.

Benefits

• Salary rates between $47.60 - $72.16 p.h. (casual rate) (HP3)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Professional Development allowance + leave
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent).
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A health-related post-graduate qualification and/or enrolment in the SHPA residency program are desirable.
• Ability to work across 7-days (Monday to Sunday) as part of a normal roster, providing pharmacy services to designated work units.

For additional information please refer to the role description. 

Townsville
With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback.  A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city.  No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.

Please download the attached candidate pack for more information. 
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful candidates will be notified of available vacancies.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies 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.

Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HP3 Pharmacist (Pharmacy Department) 30463311 (Word, 413KB)
  Role Description