#529284 Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Department of Pharmacy

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed Term, Part-Time

Looking to apply your Pharmacy knowledge in a Public Hospital setting?

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Pharmacist to join a leading health care provider in Newcastle, NSW.

• Fixed Term – Part-time (12 months, 48 hours per fortnight)
• Salary Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3 Yr 1-2.
• Remuneration: $66.48-$68.28 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options 

THE ROLE:

The Specialist Clinical Pharmacist at Calvary Mater Newcastle (CMN) holds a vital role in the delivery of advanced clinical pharmacy services within the Intensive Care Unit. This position is responsible for the provision of the full range of advanced clinical pharmacy services associated with the Intensive Care Unit. This will include supporting both the Intensive Care Unit and the CMN Pharmacy to achieve the aims of the quality use of medicines and evidence-based practice and to establish and maintain a positive workplace.

DUTIES:

• Ensure clinical pharmacy services to Intensive Care are consistently delivered within professional, organisation, legal and ethical boundaries and reflective of evidence based practice and ACSQH National Standards to ensure safe, efficient and economical use of medicines.
• Demonstrate leadership in the achievement of team and organisation goals and objectives, including planning, implementing, evaluating and report on services, to ensure optimal clinical care and team performance. Play an active role in the development of team culture and positive workplace partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy to develop, implement and monitor key performance indicators, continuous improvement initiatives, competencies and standards for Critical Care clinical pharmacy services.
• Develop and implement practice based research programs and undertaken medication safety activities in line with National Safety and quality Health Service Standards.

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ABOUT YOU:

• Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) to practice as a pharmacist.
• A minimum of three years of practicing as a registered Hospital Pharmacist.
• Proven ability to communicate at high levels, work autonomously, use initiative and organise complex workloads with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated capacity for planning, implementing, evaluation, reporting and providing advice in clinical service delivery, practice and redesign.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated leadership capacity and ability to lead a team and build and maintain effect working relationships, and a supportive work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead medication safety initiatives and undertake continuous quality improvement.
• Able to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development.

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.