#527192 Pre-Registration Pharmacist

Department of Pharmacy

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Temporary Full-Time

• Temporary Full-Time (12-month contract)
• Salary Classification: Pharmacist Grad Unregistered
• Remuneration: $37.05 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's 

THE ROLE:

Kick-start your pharmacy career with Calvary Mater Newcastle. As a pre-registration pharmacy, you will have the opportunity to gain invaluable hands on experience whilst working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment. You will play a crucial role in the assistance of ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of medications, providing medication counselling as well as gaining hands on clinical experience in a hospital setting.

DUTIES:

• Ensure that registered pharmacists check all dispensed medications before leaving the pharmacy.
• Assist ward pharmacists with the provision of ward pharmacy services including participation in rounds and dispensing of non-imprest items on an individual patient basis (seven-day supply) under supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Participates in Physicians’ ward rounds on designated wards.
• Assists with the dispensing of inpatient, outpatient, discharge, Emergency and staff prescriptions in accordance with the policies of the department and the hospital and under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Ensures that all prescriptions are written in accordance with legal requirements.
• Assists with the provision of medication counselling to patients/carers and staff.
• Assists with the supply of ward requisitions.

Learn more about our community and services here!

ABOUT YOU:

• Obtain a Bachelor of Pharmacy/Master of Pharmacy (or equivalent) by commencement of employment.
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA as a Provisional Pharmacist prior to commencing employment.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

For further information, please contact Rosemary James, Director of Pharmacy on email: rosemary.james@calvarymater.org.au  

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.