Senior Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship

Job no: 880321
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy 

  • Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • CALHN Pharmacy 
  • Permanent Role - Fulltime or Part Time - Total of 1.4 FTE available.

About the role

The successful applicant will be responsible for provision of antimicrobial stewardship activities, including, but not limited to answering antimicrobial related queries, leading and participating in virtual antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds, developing and reviewing guidelines in addition to undertaking audits of clinical practice related to antimicrobial prescribing.

Previous experience within Antimicrobial Stewardship or Infectious Diseases roles is desirable.

Responsible for the organisation, management and operation of the designated pharmacy area. The provision of a comprehensive high-level range of pharmacy services, to exercise independent and autonomous judgement in the provision of pharmacy services, medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients of the hospital as well as medical and nursing staff and other health professionals in accordance with hospital and divisional policies and procedures and professional standards and guidelines relating to pharmacy practice. The optimisation of outcomes for patients by implementing strategies to achieve the best possible quality use of pharmaceuticals in a safe and cost-effective manner and in accordance with hospital policy.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

  • Attractive salary packaging available
  • Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
  • Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Essential Requirements:

Educational/Vocational Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

  • The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 
  • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening. 

 

Job ref: 880321

Enquiries to:

Rosalind Cook

Telephone: 7074 0114

Email: Ros.Cook@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 29th November 2024

Attachments

Download File 880321 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description July 2024.pdf

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business