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Pharmacist - Senior (RECARD, Transition of Care)
Pharmacy Department
TOWNSVILLE University Hospital
The Pharmacy Department, located at Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced Pharmacy - Senior to undertake a project role titled Reducing hospital re-admission for high-risk CARDiology patients (RECARD).
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV655595 |
| Closing date | 04-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Fixed Term Temporary full-time, up to 12 months |
| Contact person | Kelvin Robertson |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 1259 Access the National Relay Service |
About the opportunity
Participate in, manage, and lead specialist clinical pharmacy services within the RECARD team. This involves delivering a high quality, evidence based clinical service within a multidisciplinary health care environment to cardiovascular patients, and includes the implementation, delivery and evaluation of a novel transition of care pharmacy service.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- This pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patients admitted under the cardiovascular teams. This includes providing a transition of care pharmacy service to identified patients.
- Ensure patients and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.
- Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
About your new employer
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security and a family-friendly environment.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $4912.70 to $5286.40 p.f. (HP4)
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- Professional Development allowance and leave
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
- Pharmacy Possession of a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution. Registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). While not mandatory, a post graduate qualification (diploma or similar) would be well regarded.
- While not mandatory
- Clinical experience at Senior Pharmacist level or equivalent, and/or a relevant post- graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy services will be well regarded.
- Experience in electronic medicines management systems, transition of care pharmacy practice, medicines review, research, and education would be well regarded.
- The position may be required to work across any of the sites / facilities within the Townsville Hospital & Health service based on current service needs and priorities.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Kelvin Robertson on (07) 4433 1259
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV655595
Applications close: Thursday, 4 September 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
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.
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Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
HP4 Pharmacis - Senior (RECARD, Transition of Care) 32153332 (Word, 484KB)
Role Description
