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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy 

• Salary: AHP3 $104,180 to $111,746 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Role based in the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), Modbury 5092, SA
• Full Time, Permanent Role
• A strong skillset and experience in geriatric medicine/psychogeriatrics is highly desirable for this position and staff with relevant experience are encouraged to apply

About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Pharmacist to join our dynamic General Medical Unit. In this pivotal role, you’ll take the lead in organising, managing, and operating a designated pharmacy area while delivering a comprehensive and high-level range of pharmacy services. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, providing expert medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, as well as supporting medical, nursing and allied health staff. Your clinical judgement and advanced practice skills will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines throughout the unit.

As a Senior Pharmacist, you’ll be instrumental in optimising patient outcomes by driving best-practice strategies in the quality use of medicines. You’ll be empowered to influence decision-making and contribute to the development of clinical protocols, all while working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a real impact on patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information about the role, and essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required, please refer to the role description.

About You

You’re a confident and motivated pharmacy professional with a strong clinical foundation, a passion for patient-centred care, and a proven ability to lead in a complex healthcare environment. You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced settings and bring both strategic insight and hands-on experience to your role.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and registration – Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registration (or eligibility) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Strong communication and leadership skills – Excellent interpersonal and written communication, along with demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and mentor staff.

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience – A solid background in hospital pharmacy practice, with proven knowledge of professional standards, codes of practice, and quality service delivery.

• Analytical and organisational strengths – Highly developed problem-solving, research, and data analysis skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a complex environment.

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:

• 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: 898933

Enquiries to:

Cindy Quach, A/Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Modbury Hospital, NALHN
Phone: 8161 2147
E-mail: cindy.quach@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday, 21st April 2025.

Attachments

 898933 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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