Description:
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pharmacy
- Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Mount Gambier SA, 5290
- Full Time, Permanent Role with flexibility to offer as part-time if preferred.
https://visitlimestonecoast.com.au/townships/
About the role
Mount Gambier Hospital is based in the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, only 17km from the South Australian/ Victorian border. The pharmacy team provide services to Mount Gambier Hospital, in addition to Naracoorte, Millicent, Bordertown, Kingston and Penola. This role will be part of the recently approved Pharmacist Partnered Medication Charting service and a new Emergency Department Short Stay Unit. Other services provided by the LCLHN pharmacy team include medical, surgical, mental health and supply of medicines to the largest cancer service in regional South Australia. The LCLHN pharmacy department have also introduced a clinical telepharmacy service . This Senior Pharmacist role will work closely with the Regional Lead Pharmacist and the LCLHN to continue to innovate pharmacy service delivery for safe pharmaceutical care to regional patients in the LCLHN.
Are you a passionate and experienced pharmacist looking to make a real impact in a hospital setting? In this role, you will take charge of the organisation, management, and operation of the designated pharmacy area, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-level pharmaceutical services. You will play a key role in providing independent and expert therapeutic advice, medicines information, and pharmacy services to patients, as well as collaborating with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Your expertise will be instrumental in upholding professional standards and hospital policies to maintain excellence in patient care, including opportunity to be involved in Pharmacist Partnered Charting of Medicines.
This is an opportunity to optimise patient outcomes by driving the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of pharmaceuticals. Your ability to implement strategies that enhance the quality use of medicines will directly contribute to improved patient health and safety. If you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment and are committed to delivering best-practice pharmacy services, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in hospital pharmacy care.
About You
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated pharmacist with strong leadership abilities and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills – Excellent written and verbal communication, public relations skills, and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Leadership and organisational abilities – Proven experience in providing direction, driving service improvements, and managing competing priorities in a complex healthcare environment.
- Extensive pharmacy experience and technical knowledge – A strong background in hospital pharmacy practice, with a deep understanding of professional standards, codes of practice, and clinical guidelines.
- Commitment to teamwork and development – Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, while also supervising, educating, and mentoring staff.
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging available
- Professional Development grant funding
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Diversity and inclusion:
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 896368
Enquiries to:
Angela Cole
Telephone: (08) 87211342
Email: Angela.Cole@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Tuesday 18th March 2025
Attachments
896368 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf
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