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Pharmacist Advanced -Surgical and Perioperative Services (Inpatients)
Butterfield Street, Herston
Provide advanced pharmacy leadership for surgical and perioperative services, driving safe, effective medication management and patient care.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH688623 |
| Closing date | 06-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | 7 months |
| Contact person | Carla Scuderi |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 8355 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Pharmacist Advanced – Surgical and Perioperative Services (Inpatient) provides clinical leadership within the Pharmacy multidisciplinary team through the application of advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience in the delivery of pharmacy services to patients within the Surgical and Perioperative Service Line at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The role is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe, effective and evidence-based medication management services that optimise patient outcomes and support high-quality healthcare delivery.
The successful candidate will lead the operational delivery of clinical pharmacy services for surgical patients, provide expert advice to multidisciplinary teams, and support medication safety and continuity of care initiatives. The role also contributes to workforce development, research, quality improvement activities and strategic service initiatives while providing leadership and guidance to pharmacists, pharmacy staff and students.
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:
- Provide advanced clinical pharmacy services and expert medication management support for patients within surgical and perioperative care settings.
- Lead and manage the operational delivery of surgical pharmacy services, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality patient care.
- Provide expert advice, consultation and education to pharmacists, medical staff, nursing staff and other stakeholders on medication management and pharmacy-related matters.
- Support the supervision, training and professional development of pharmacy staff, students and interns while fostering a culture of clinical excellence.
- Contribute to medication safety, quality improvement, research and service development initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and pharmacy practice.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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.
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