The Team:
The Launceston General Hospital (LGH), located in Northern Tasmania, is one of the state's major public hospitals that serves as the primary referral centre for the northern region, operating across approximately 400 beds. As a major clinical teaching and research centre, the LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Rotational pharmacists will be based at the LGH and will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of areas. These include both inpatient and outpatient services such as: acute medicine, emergency medicine, general medicine, surgery, cancer and compounding services, sub-acute and dispensary services.
All pharmacy services within the department work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to deliver excellence in healthcare, with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for consumers, supporting the healthcare workforce, and enhancing the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
In this role, you will be an integral member of the Hospital’s Pharmacy Department and Pharmacy Team, delivering a comprehensive, efficient, and accountable pharmacy service to both inpatients and outpatients. Your contribution will support the safe and effective use of medications, ensuring optimal patient outcomes across a diverse clinical environment.
Success in this role will be underpinned by your pharmacy experience in a range of activities including dispensing and clinical pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting, combined with experience in the application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and workplace guidelines in the practice of pharmacy.
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to:
- Foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture
- Provide supportive coaching and guidance to colleagues when needed
- Collaborate effectively with a broad range of healthcare professionals
You will need:
- Pharmacy experience in a range of activities such as dispensing or clinical pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting, together with experience in the application of relevant legislation, codes of practice and workplace guidelines in the practice of pharmacy.
- An understanding of (and preferably experience with) the frameworks used to guide and develop clinical pharmacy services, such as the APAC Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Review, and Medication Management Review programs (e.g., HMR and DMMR).
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Take a moment to meet some of our Pharmacists across the State who share their experience of working in the Tasmanian Health Service, in their quiet pursuit of the extraordinary. Pharmacy careers in the Tasmanian Health Service
“You can live in a town close to all services, close to work, life is more relaxed, and I've got the opportunity to explore a more sustainable way of living” – Reza Zobdeh, A/ Specialist Pharmacist, Clinical Trials
The whole world needs you. You can be a healthcare professional anywhere. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and lifestyle. Choosing to pursue your health career in Tasmania means choosing connections with your colleagues and your patients. Your morning commutes don’t involve hours in traffic, and your time outside of work can be spent surfing or hiking, taking classes, writing novels, learning to fly-fish, or taking part in the community.
Being a healthcare worker is among the most meaningful careers in the world. We invite you to do it in a meaningful place.
Details of appointment:
Multiple Permanent, full time/part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
- A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
- For pre-registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Tina Hodgetts
Position: Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: 03 6777 6733
Email address: tina.hodgetts@ths.tas.gov.au
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