Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist

Description:

Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist
• Pharmacist Grade 2 | Full time permanent position | Monthly day off
• Work with different disciplines & across multiple sites in Eastern suburbs of Melbourne
• Deliver an antimicrobial stewardship program across the Eastern Health network
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
This Pharmacist position is part of an antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) pharmacy team and will work closely with the lead pharmacist, infectious disease physicians and antimicrobial stewardship technician. The full-time position assists with activities to ensure Eastern Health complies and delivers care consistent with the national standards for Antimicrobial Stewardship (standard 3)
About you
Essential Criteria
• Please refer to the attached position description for full details. Some of the essential criteria include:
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current and advanced hospital pharmacy experience, including effective clinical pharmacy skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant aspects of hospital pharmacy. In particular, demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) Guidelines, now known as Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)
• Demonstrate commitment to optimum patient focused care and professional practice
• Developed staff supervision, interpersonal skills, ability to facilitate open discussion and resolve conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure, to meet time constraints and determine work priorities and a high level of organisational skills
• Demonstrated competence in drug knowledge, especially antimicrobial therapy and its application in the clinical setting
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of the Infectious Diseases Team
• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and quality improvement activities
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to build relationships and work in partnerships
• Commitment to participate in personal and departmental ongoing professional development, continuing education and peer review
• Presentation/poster presented at a SHPA or equivalent conference
• Proficient computer and data management skills (including a minimum of intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs)
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and to meet deadlines
• Current Victorian driver’s licence
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
Good to know:
• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Position Description Link
Contact Person: Kylie D'Arcy-Evans
Contact Number: 9975 6014
Contact Email: Kylie.D’arcy-Evans@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 13th April 2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.
We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.