Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician-Surgical - Melbourne
14 hours ago
Job description
The HospitalThe Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870.
A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.
The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards .
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
About The Role
This is a Permanent Full-Time position at 80 hours per fortnight within the Pharmacy Department.
You will be responsible for assisting with the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients on the surgical wards.
This includes supporting the best use of medications and facilitating access and flow through the RCH by efficiently dispensing discharge medications.
What You'll AchieveProvide comprehensive, professional, and high-quality technical support in the provision of pharmaceutical services
Work independently in technical tasks, being able to prioritize own workload and refer to the rotational surgical pharmacists where appropriate and with ward staff about discharge planning.
Liase with patients and families about their medical needs and instructions on taking medications.Participate in the weekend and public holiday roster
Your Skills And Experience
Experienced Hospital Pharmacy Technician
Familiarity with the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme
Significant dispensing experience
Familiarity with Merlin and Epic computer system
Completed or working towards Certificate III or IV in Hospital Pharmacy
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About The Pharmacy Department
We are a team of around 70 staff including Pharmacists, Technicians and Administrators.
Our supportive and collaborative team includes Outpatients, Children's Cancer Centre, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Trials, Medicines Information, Sterile services and Pharmacy Business Unit
What We Offer
Salary Packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Other Requirements
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure
Application Process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
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Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.
Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button
Applications close 9 March 2026
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