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Pharmacy Assistant - Senior, Cairns Hospital
Cairns
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Become part of a dynamic team as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant at Cairns Hospital. You will contribute to patient care by assisting in the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services under the direct or indirect supervision of a pharmacist, which supports the delivery of efficient pharmaceutical services to Cairns Hospital and associated facilities.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH673915 |
| Closing date | 02-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Jonty Killick |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6851 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns Hospital is the largest major referral hospital in Far North Queensland caring for patients from the Torres Strait to Tully, and offering many specialist health services.
Cairns Hospital Pharmacy Department is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Be part of a supportive team that values teamwork and comunication to ensure vital medications are provided to some of our most vulnerable community members.
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.
About your role:
- Provide a defined range of pharmacy services for patients with complex conditions under the delegation and guidance of a pharmacist.
- Refer to and liaise with health care providers within the immediate team as well as community health providers such as community pharmacists and general practitioners, under the delegation of a pharmacist.
- Initiate, plan, and evaluate quality improvement activities under the guidance of a pharmacist.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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