Pharmacist (Clinical and Dispensary) | Epic Pharmacy, Newcastle Private Hospital - Brisbane, Australia - Icon Group

Description

Pharmacy NSW - Other Part Time Epic Pharmacy

The Opportunity:
We have an exciting permanent part-time opportunity for a clinical and dispensary pharmacist to join our dynamic team at Newcastle Private Hospital. You will provide clinical pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients, ensuring that all pharmacy activities are completed to a high standard while supporting the quality use of medicines.

Newcastle Private Hospital provides patient care for a broad range of specialties including oncology, cardiac, rehabilitation, medical, maternity, intensive care, surgical and palliative care. This ensures that there's always an avenue to grow or acquire new clinical skills while enjoying the reward of making a tangible difference in our patient's health outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to further enhance your career in a supportive, ever-evolving multidisciplinary team environment and work with both public and private patients. We are a forward-thinking team, seizing opportunities for change, growth and improvement in patient outcomes.

The hours:
This role is a permanent part-time position, working 60 hours per fortnight, with an additional 5-hour shift every fourth Saturday. The hours are as follows:
Monday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 1:00pm (only every fourth Saturday)

In this role, you'll:

Provide efficient clinical pharmacy services to a clinical area

Be involved in contributing to the dispensary workflow

Conduct medication history interviews, medication reconciliation and pharmaceutical reviews at transfers of care

Be efficient and effective dispensing and distribution of medication

Conduct therapeutic drug monitoring, monitor medication outcomes and adverse drug reaction management

Provide medication counselling & education to patients

Work cooperatively and effectively with multidisciplinary teams and provide advice in regard to patient care

Contribute to training and educational sessions for pharmacy, nursing, medical staff and allied health professionals

Support the quality use of medicines by participating in projects, audits, working groups or committees as required

Who are we?
Epic Pharmacy is one of Australia's leading speciality pharmacy providers. We deliver top quality medication management and pharmacy services to hospitals and their patients. Underpinned by clinical excellence and a commitment to customer care, Epic delivers innovative medication management solutions for hospitals and oncology facilities.

We're a proud part of Icon Group , Australia's largest provider of end-to-end cancer care.

A career with us brings you:

Impact, at Scale
Through your attention to detail and ability to individualise customer service and care, you'll help countless people in your local community and beyond. Working with us you'll know that your contribution goes further - Icon Group delivers 2.5 million patient interactions, in 120 places, in 5 countries.

Opportunity, at Hand
We're growing and evolving every day - so the sky really is the limit on where you can go with us. Whether it's professional development, a promotion, or a move to a whole new area, there are so many chances to grow. Just put up your hand.

Put simply, At Icon. You Can.

At Icon Group we have many opportunities for growth and development. Read Sam's inspiring story (using the link below) to discover how she made the exciting career transition from Intern Pharmacist to Oncology Pharmacist with Epic Pharmacy and Icon Group.

Who are we looking for?
You'll:

Be a current AHPRA registered pharmacist with previous experience in an Australian based pharmacy

Have time management, communication and teamwork skills

Be flexible and adaptable working with a diverse team

Embrace change and commit to learning

Value attention to detail and able to work autonomously

Experienced community pharmacists are encouraged to apply. If you're dedicated, committed and passionate about making a positive contribution in the lives of our patients, then we'd love to hear from you

A few of our benefits:

Valued rewards and recognition program

Structured professional development program

Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ

Access to paid parental leave

Access to clinical and non-clinical education programs

Employee Assistance Program

To apply:
Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you'd love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role.

Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.

COVID-19 Health Requirement
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.