Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Patient Safety Team!

• Support the development of processes that enable clinicians to safely prescribe, dispense and administer appropriate medicines and monitor medicine use across West Moreton Health

• Multi Disciplinary Temporary Full-time opportunity up to 30 June 2026

Job details

About the role

HP4 Senior Health Practitioner: Medication Safety Standard Coordinator

This role will support the development of processes that enable clinicians to safely prescribe, dispense and administer appropriate medicines and monitor medicine use across West Moreton Health (WMH) and ensure consumers are informed about medicines and understand their individual medicine needs and risk in accordance with the actions outlined in the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standard 4 – Medication Safety

NG7 Clinical Nurse Consultant: Medication Safety Standard Coordinator

The Medication Safety Standard Coordinator is a Clinical Nurse Consultant who is accountable for practice at a high-level level. This role will support the development of processes that enable clinicians to safely prescribe, dispense and administer appropriate medicines and monitor medicine use across West Moreton Health (WMH) and ensure consumers are informed about medicines and understand their individual medicine needs and risk in accordance with the actions outlined in the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standard 4 – Medication Safety.

For specific requirements of the role please refer to the relevant role description

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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.

• Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WM655905_08 CNC Medication Safety Standard Coordinator_Rd (PDF, 167KB)
  Role Description
  
  WM655905_08 Medication Safety Standard Coordinator - HP4_RD (PDF, 201KB)
  Role Description