Start a new journey with West Moreton Health!

• Permanent Part Time, 68hrs per fortnight

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About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The Pharmacist Senior – DISCO provides Ipswich Hospital with a targeted patient flow focussed pharmacy service across Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday through the coordination of discharge activities to ensure patients are safety discharged. 

The position functions with a high degree of independence providing clinical intervention and advice, while coordinating the flow of patient discharges across Ipswich Hospital.  The role offers the successful applicant an opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic team delivering clinical pharmacy services to consumers of West Moreton Health.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary pharmacy practice and knowledge of hospital pharmacy service delivery and medication management.
• High level ability to participate in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of internal systems, processes, and work practices.
• Ability to apply professional clinical evidence to support continuous improvement of local service delivery.
• Provide clinical practice supervision to staff, assistants, and support staff, to ensure the maintenance of clinical standards.
• Ability to form effective professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to inform and influence clinical outcomes and/or encourage behaviour change.

Mandatory Requirements:

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

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For 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.

• WM674494_01 Pharmacist Senior - DISCO_RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF)