Clinical Pharmacist

Professional 2 (Remuneration Package $106,109 - $126,196)Pharmacy – Katherine Hospital Ongoing vacancy in Katherine, NT Joining the Allied Health team at Katherine Hospital and the Big Rivers Region as the Clinical Pharmacist offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real impact on patients' lives, particularly within Indigenous communities. In this essential role, you will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services to clients and staff, ensuring safe and effective medication management. Key responsibilities include:
Supervision of technical staffDelivering ward-based clinical services to support quality patient careSupplying accurate drug information to aid patients and healthcare professionalsThe Top End of the Northern Territory offers diverse and exciting medicine, with presentations such as tropical medicine conditions not seen 'down south'. The town of Katherine has a population of approximately 11,000 and services the Big Rivers Region, which has a population of around 22,000 and covers a geographical area larger than Victoria. Most people in the region outside of Katherine reside either in small remote communities or on cattle stations. There is a large proportion of Indigenous patients, with Katherine town being at the junction of the Jawoyn, Wardaman, and Dagoman groups.
There is an opportunity to make a huge difference to healthcare outcomes for patients in rural and remote areas. Our patients have a high burden of chronic disease with complex comorbidities, making for challenging and rewarding medicine.
Contact
Big Rivers Clinical Employment
08 8973 9020
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