Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA Pharmacy - Berri Hospital
• Salary - AHP3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-Time, Temporary Role

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Pharmacist to lead the organisation, management, and operation of a designated pharmacy area within our hospital. In this pivotal role, you will provide a comprehensive range of high-level pharmacy services, exercising independent and autonomous judgement. You will offer expert therapeutic advice to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals, ensuring alignment with hospital policies, procedures, and professional pharmacy standards.

Your expertise will optimise patient outcomes by implementing strategies that promote the safe and cost-effective use of pharmaceuticals. As a Senior Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in improving the quality of care through evidence-based practice, ensuring the highest standards of pharmacy service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in patient care and contribute to our multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Educational/Vocational Qualifications

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

To Be Successful:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Pharmacist with strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Key requirements include:

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, with leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, and experience in providing training and mentorship to staff.

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:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working With Children Check (DHS)
• 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.

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: 879773

Enquiries to:

SA Pharmacy Admin
E-mail: HealthSAPharmacy@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 17^th October 2024

Attachments

 879773 Senior Pharmacist AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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