Deliver high level clinical pharmacy and dispensing services at our Gladstone Hospital as the Pharmacist - Senior (Cancer Care).
This role is responsible for the provision of patient counselling, advice, and consultancy services based on advanced knowledge. The successful candidate will be someone with the ability to apply evidence-based practices, including the in-depth checking of all chemotherapy protocols, ensuring that treatment is appropriate and correctly funded, monitoring of biochemical parameters of patients, and provision of advice to healthcare staff on the management of adverse effects to ensure safe and effective treatment.
About the role:
Contributes to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care and assists in developing standards of professional practice relevant to cancer care practice in the Pharmacy Department and within the service.
Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within clinical service area and actively participate in initiating, developing, and implementing quality service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.
Coordinates and is responsible for the procurement and dispensing of specialised compounded cytotoxic agents and aseptic additives. Liaise with patients and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students, and researchers as required to ensure continuum of care.
Provide in-service training to clinicians, nursing staff, and students, and provide patient education sessions for small groups.
About you:
Mandatory qualification/s:
Possession of a degree in Pharmacy is mandatory for this position. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a pharmacist in Australia (or eligible for registration in Australia).
Proven experience in a clinical pharmacy position, preferably in cancer care and a demonstrated ability to apply evidence in a practical manner to achieve patient outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to work with electronic information management systems and to develop practice and system improvements to improve quality, safety, and efficiency in delivering healthcare.
What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Other benefits include:
Professional Development Opportunities
Education Opportunities – Study and Research
Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
Generous Salary Sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and
"How you will be Assessed"
section of the Role Description.
Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
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