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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA Pharmacy CALHN - Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Part Time, Contracted Role up to 30 Jun 2027

About the role

This is an opportunity to join CALHN Pharmacy in a Partnered Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (PPMP) role. You will be working with an established team of PPMP pharmacists in the RAH Emergency Department supported by a clinical assistant to provide clinical pharmacy services to the ED and PPMP for General Medicine admissions. This is a seven-day, extended hours (8:45am to 9pm) service rostered across three shift per day that supports patient and medication safety through extended scope of practice, patient-centred care and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will have completed PPMP credentialing or must be eligible for credentialing and will be supported to do this as part of the role if successful. You will apply critical thinking to the clinical decision making process and have a high level of attention to detail to independently chart safely with a commitment to your own professional development and learning. More broadly you will be part of CALHN Pharmacy with access to the full range of expertise available in our dispensing, electronic medication management, manufacturing, investigational drugs, clinical, and medication governance teams.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacist to lead the organisation, management, and operation of a designated pharmacy area. In this role, you will provide a comprehensive and high-level range of pharmacy services, exercising independent and autonomous judgement to deliver expert medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals. You will play a key role in ensuring pharmacy services align with hospital and divisional policies, professional standards, and best-practice guidelines.

With a strong focus on optimising patient outcomes, you will implement strategies that promote the quality use of pharmaceuticals in a safe and cost-effective manner. Your ability to lead, collaborate, and provide expert clinical guidance will contribute to improved patient care and streamlined pharmacy operations. This role is ideal for a pharmacist with strong leadership skills, a commitment to service excellence, and a passion for driving innovation in medication management. Flexible work arrangements may be available to support work-life balance.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacist to lead and enhance pharmacy services within a hospital setting. You will bring strong leadership capabilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals in a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Leadership & service improvement – Proven ability to lead teams, implement strategic service improvements, and oversee pharmacy operations to optimise patient care.
• Strong communication & problem-solving skills – Ability to liaise effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, solve complex issues, and provide expert clinical guidance.
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience – Deep knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulations, and standards, with hands-on experience in medication management and service delivery.
• Commitment to education & teamwork – Experience in supervising, mentoring, and training professional and non-professional staff while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

If you are passionate about pharmacy leadership, service innovation, and patient-centred care, we encourage you to apply!

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

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:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 895344

Enquiries to:

Rosalind Cook

Telephone: 7074 0114

Email: Ros.Cook@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 6^th June 2025

Attachments

 895344 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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