Metro North Cancer Care Services is seeking a motivated and experienced Advanced Scope Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic and expanding Pharmacy team.

Job details

About the role

In this pivotal role, you will contribute directly to patient care by performing advanced clinical support tasks under pharmacist supervision and providing expert operational and technical support across multiple Cancer Care pharmacy sites. You will play a key role in coordinating pharmacy support staff and ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality services for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

This position is primarily based across Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre, Caboolture Hospital, and North Lakes Health Precinct, with the possibility of work at other Metro North Cancer Care sites, including Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital.

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:

• Exercise a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and judgment in facilitating the provision of a pharmacy service within Metro North Cancer Care Pharmacies including North Lakes, Caboolture, The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and Bribie Island Satellite Hospital. There may also be a requirement to work at RBWH if required.   
• Have a high understanding of Cancer Care Pharmacy services and be confident in such processes such as preparation and dispensing of PBS and NON-PBS medications for chemotherapy and other medications associated with treatment in the cancer care unit.  
• Assist the Cancer Care Pharmacist in managing the ordering processes of manufactured aseptic stock for the cytotoxic suite. 

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.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

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.

• COH677605 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)