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Pharmacist - Senior (Mental Health) - Cairns Hospital
Cairns Hospital
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Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Pharmacy Department at CHHHS and play a key role in improving health outcomes across regional, rural, and remote communities. As the Senior Pharmacist you will deliver high level clinical pharmacy services within the Mental Health Wards as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH688187 |
| Closing date | 03-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | David Benson |
| Contact details | 07 4226 8433 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Pharmacy Service at Cairns Hospital (CH) provides a pharmacy service to the clinical areas of the hospital. Current services provided include: outpatient pharmacy services, clinical pharmacy services to inpatient areas of Cairns Hospital, clinical trials, and educational services. The Pharmacy at Cairns Hospital also provides operational management to the pharmacy teams at Innisfail, Atherton, Mareeba and Mossman.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Contribute to the professional development of junior pharmacist and pharmacy assistants within the team.
- Liaise with patients and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers as required to ensure continuum of care.
- Provide general clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding clinical pharmacy services delivery.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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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