Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Pharmacists for future temporary, full time and part time opportunities. The Logan and Beaudesert Hospital Pharmacy Department consists of approximately 55 full time equivalent pharmacists, 1 intern pharmacist and associated support personnel. The Department services 410 beds at Logan Hospital, 22 beds at Beaudesert Hospital as well as the community Mental Health services and the Palen Creek Correctional Facility.

Job details

Are you interested in working for Metro South Health? If you are an experienced professional Pharmacist with a good understanding and knowledge of clinical pharmacy services, then we would love to hear from you.

Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and the first health service in Australia to be recognised for excellence in person-centred care by Planetree International. It's also one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population.

This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

About the Role

Working as part of the Pharmacy Department team you will be responsible for the provision of a broad range of clinical Pharmacy services to the facilities within the Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals.

• Deliver evidence based clinical pharmacy services [which may include dispensing (inpatient, outpatient and discharge), requisition, medication reconciliation, drug information, counselling and recommendation] in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.

About the Pharmacy Department

The staff of the Pharmacy Department maintain all Pharmacy services throughout the Logan - Beaudesert Hospitals. This involves the formulation and implementation of quality use of medicine practices in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The implementation and maintenance of high-quality medication safety standards for patients are a prime activity for all staff. The dissemination of accurate and timely drug information to staff, patients and community providers is currently an active aim, along with the introduction of more clinical pharmacy services within the Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals.

The Process

This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help the Pharmacy Department identify potentially suitable applicants for future Pharmacy employment opportunities. If deemed suitable your details will remain in the Clinical Talent Pool for a period of 12 months and you will be contacted further by the Pharmacy Department at the time an opportunity arises.

Additional selection processes (interview, reference checks and pre-employment checks) to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required. Specialty skills will be assessed to determine eligibility for available positions.

Please note:

• As part of the applicant pool, you may be offered temporary employment opportunities that become available based on the order of merit.
• If you are placed in the applicant pool you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.
• By submitting an Expression of Interest you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy at Metro South Health, please submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the Smart Jobs website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.

Find out about how to apply in the attached Role Description.

Benefits

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 Metro South 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 Metro South here: www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/join-our-team

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online; please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 300KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSTP475045 Role Decription (PDF, 524KB)
  Role Description