#523112 Pharmacist

Department of Pharmacy

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent (multiple positions available)

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Hours and days of work negotiable for the preferred candidate

• Full Time and Part Time positions considered.
• Salary Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1 or Grade 2 - pending experience 
• Remuneration: $1,588.33 - $2,206.72 per week + superannuation + salary packaging options + leave loading 

About the role

The provision of high-quality pharmacy services to Calvary Mater Newcastle (CMN) staff, patients, and carers is in accordance with SHPA standards of practice. This role is responsible for promoting safe and appropriate medication usage to optimise patient outcomes and the provision of pharmaceutical services for the facility as directed.

The key areas of focus for this role are

• Provision of a ward pharmacy service to designated wards as well as participation in routine pharmacy duties 
• Facilitate medication assessment and responsible for the provision of quality pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Dispensing and recording of inpatient, outpatient, discharge, Emergency Department and staff prescriptions 
• Dispensing of clinical trial medications in accordance with the trial protocol 
• Supply and procure accountable (S4D and S8) and Special Access Scheme (SAS) medicines 
• Actively participate in the reporting of adverse drug events including adverse drug reactions.
• Promote antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) strategies 

What you bring

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA).
• Recent demonstrated experience in hospital pharmacy or equivalent.
• Demonstrated capacity to work well under pressure to meet time constraints and to set work priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to build and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

For further information please contact, Melanie Harrison, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist at Melanie.Harrison@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%
• 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!

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.

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 including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.