Job details

An exciting opportunity exists for a Pharmacist Senior Respiratory – RAPID Access Service to our Pharmacy Department. The common objective of the Pharmacy Service is that patients derive maximum benefit from medications whilst being exposed to minimum risk. This purpose will be achieved by the deployment of a skilled and caring pharmacy workforce. The position will provide high level pharmaceutical services to the patients of Sunshine Coast Health in accordance with their needs and the policies and priorities of the health service.

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• The Pharmacist Senior (Respiratory) position is a non-rotational position and will function as part of a team of pharmacists providing services to Respiratory patients within the Pharmacy Services of the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
• An expectation of this position is to support the Pharmacist Advanced Specialty Services Team Leader in all Medication Management initiatives and to assist in the development of continuous quality improvement activities to ensure optimum patient medication safety.
• Provide advice and assistance as required to subordinate staff and line management regarding the management of clinical work practices, distribution, dispensing, production, and quality assurance as it relates to pharmaceutical services in their area of responsibility.
• Service delivery must be in accordance with contemporary professional, legislative and quality standards including:  
  • Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021  
  • Professional Standards of Practice of the Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) 
  • Queensland Health Directives and Sunshine Coast Health procedures

Remuneration value up to $78 680 p.a, comprising salary rates $64.64 - $69.55 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Part time position, 38 hrs p.f.) Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here: 
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

Further Information
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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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• SC673324_RD (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information (PDF)