Description:
Support pharmacy services while completing studies, gaining workplace experience, and assisting in patient care under a pharmacist’s supervision.
Job details
Position status Casual Position type Flexible Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification HP1 Workplace Location Brisbane - North Job ad reference QLD/PCH623788 Closing date 14-Mar-2025 Salary Other $38.69 - $45.51 /hr Job duration Casual Contact person Andrew Munns Contact details (07) 3139 5008Access the National Relay Service
About the role
The pharmacy student performs a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal full-time or part-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire the relevant entry level qualification (mandatory) for employment as a Pharmacist in Queensland.
Pharmacy students are employed casually to accommodate the commitments required by their studies while gaining employment exposure to the workplace. The student contributes to Pharmacy service delivery model in the provision of effective patient care within The Prince Charles Hospital, working under the guidance and practice supervision of a Pharmacist.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Undertake tasks under close practice supervision of a Registered Pharmacist in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, including but not limited to dispensing prescriptions, supplying schedule 8 medicines, maintaining ward imprests and obtaining patient medication details.
- Develop clinical practice knowledge and skills through continuing work towards completion of a tertiary qualification in Pharmacy as recognised by the Australian Health Profession Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Develop and build clinical competency by actively participating in assessment and feedback processes.
- Work cooperatively within the Pharmacy Department and greater multidisciplinary team to support provision of patient centred care.
- Communicate effectively with patients or carers and other health professionals under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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