Position Details
Reference Number 43322
Position Title Grade 1 Dispensary Pharmacist- Sunshine
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Location Sunshine Hospital
Position Summary

Permanent full-time Grade 1 Dispensary Pharmacist position at Sunshine Hospital (Mondays to Fridays from 10:15am to 7pm). 

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated pharmacist with outstanding operational, clinical and interpersonal skills and demonstrated willingness to develop and maintain their own knowledge to contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of innovative Pharmacy Services. 

This position presents an exciting and unique opportunity for a pharmacist to expand and develop their operational, clinical and organisational skills.

To be Successful in this Role you

  • Will provide clinical and dispensing services in accordance to SHPA standards of practice and legislative requirements
  • Will need to provide expert professional knowledge and work with other health professionals to ensure patient outcomes are optimized by working to achieve the best Quality Use of Medicines
  • Will need to participate in teaching and mentoring of pharmacy interns and undergraduate students
  • Will support the educational and operational activities of the department, such as quality assurance activities and practice research projects.
  • Must be willing to be flexible and have the ability to assign priorities to responsibilities to meet time constraints

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees is driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
  • Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent?
Essential: Are you registered or eligible to be registered with AHPRA?
Desirable: Do you have previous hospital pharmacy experience?
Contact Person Jaspreet Samra
Contact Number 83450015
Alternate Contact Person Selina Leung
Alternate Contact Number 83456442
Closing Date 19/08/2022
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