CCLHD - Pharmacist Level 4 - Gosford Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time ( 11 November 2024 until 2 November 2025 )
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 4
Remuneration: $2,507.13 - $2,589.90 per week Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ510076

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. 

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

Gosford Hospital is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacist Level 4 for a temporary full-time position. In this leadership role, you will be at the forefront of providing specialised pharmacy services within the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).

As a Level 4 Pharmacist, you will lead the clinical pharmacy services in your designated practice area, managing and mentoring both junior and senior pharmacists, technicians, and support staff. You will coordinate and oversee the delivery of clinical services, ensuring adherence to best practice, ethical standards, and legislative requirements. Your role will also include contributing to quality improvement initiatives, research, and the development of pharmacy practices, while supporting the educational needs of staff. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that pharmacy services operate efficiently and that patients receive timely, high-quality pharmaceutical care.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for clinical excellence and team leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the high standard of care provided by our pharmacy team.

About You 

• You will be registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with a high level of broad generalist and/or specialist knowledge.
• You will have significant experience and demonstrated high level of competence, expertise, and clinical judgment in hospital pharmacy services.
• You have the ability to lead by example, fostering cooperative professional relationships and maintaining a positive workplace culture through effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• You have experience in leading quality improvement initiatives, mentoring, and providing clinical teaching and supervision to students and staff.
• You have a current Australian Drivers' Licence.

Where You’ll Be Working 

You will be based at Gosford Hospital, a key facility within the Central Coast Local Health District. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, and the pharmacy team is integral to supporting the medication management needs of patients. Working within a collaborative and innovative environment, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to the health and well-being of the Central Coast community.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. 

What we Offer 

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast 
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions. 
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax. 
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership. 
• Social Club. 
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program. 

Child Safe Standard Commitment 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion  
 
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. 

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.    

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx 


Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.


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For role related queries or questions contact Linzi-Jane Robson;
Phone : (02) 4320 2269
Email: linzijane.robson@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Thursday, 3 October 2024 at 11.59pm.

You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

Location: New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024