Description:
SA HealthJob reference: 897354
Location: 5540 - PORT PIRIE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide - SA Pharmacy
- Salary: AHP2 - $88,255.00 - $102,240.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Port Pirie SA, 5540
- Full Time, Contracted Role up to 28 Dec 2025
About the Role
Port Pirie Hospital is based within the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, 228km from the Adelaide CBD. The Yorke and Northern region encompasses the Yorke Peninsula, significant areas of Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent, Southern Flinders Ranges, and the Mid North.
The Yorke Peninsula offers stunning beaches and friendly local towns. It is one of South Australia's most accessible seaside escape locations with breathtaking coastlines and national parks. It is a place to experience fresh seafood from local providers and find plenty of bakeries, craft breweries and distilleries. Walking trials, diving, surfing and cycling are just some of the recreational activities the Yorke Peninsula has to offer.
The Mid North region is renowned for its wonderful rural panoramas and unique townships. It is South Australia's gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges. The area is made up of dramatic landscapes and native wildlife.
Locals and visitors have an abundance of activities, including outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling and surfing. Clare Valley sits within this region and offers some of South Australia's best wines with ample cellar doors to explore.
The Yorke and Northern pharmacy team provide services to the Port Pirie Hospital, as well as outreach pharmacy services to the fifteen other sites within the local health network. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective pharmacy services for both inpatients and outpatients. In this role, you will play a vital part in optimising drug therapy and medication management, ensuring patients receive safe and effective treatment. You will provide expert drug and therapeutic advice to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, in line with hospital policies, SA Health guidelines, and State and Federal legislation.
As part of a collaborative healthcare team, you will contribute to a range of clinical, dispensing, production, and counselling services, supporting best practices in medication use. You will also work closely with professional and non-professional staff to enhance patient care and improve overall health outcomes. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional pharmacy services in a hospital setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This position would be ideal for all levels of experience, including early career and community Pharmacist applicants. The pharmacy team throughout Yorke and Northern is incredibly welcoming and supportive, which has created a great environment for staff to develop and grow as health professionals. Whilst this position is preferred to be based in Port Pirie, the successful applicant could work from other sites in the Yorke and Northern including Wallaroo and Clare to support pharmacy services throughout the local health network.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Pharmacist who is passionate about delivering high-quality pharmacy services in a hospital or community setting. To succeed in this role, you will have:
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Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication, public relations skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team while also taking initiative when working independently.
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Technical Expertise & Organisational Skills - Strong technical and manipulative skills , with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organisation in dispensing, medication management, and patient counselling.
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Knowledge of Pharmacy Legislation & Best Practices - A solid understanding of clinical pharmacy practice, drug dispensing, pharmacy production, patient counselling, and medicines information in line with relevant Pharmacy Acts and legislation .
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Experience & Adaptability - Completion of pre-registration training in a hospital or community setting, with the flexibility, resilience, and ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
If you are a dedicated pharmacist looking to enhance patient care through expert medication management and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you!
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
- 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: 897354
Enquiries to:
Rebecca Taylor
Telephone: 0886384540
Email: Rebecca.Taylor3@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 8 th April 2025
Attachments
897354 SA Pharmacy AHP2 Role Description.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.