Stewardship Programs Pharmacist (1068)

Description:

Description
Permanent Full-time (80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO) $46.87-$53.04 Per hour About the role Grampians Health is seeking a motivated hospital pharmacist with established clinical and emerging leadership skills to work closely with the Pharmacy Stewardship Program Coordinator to help drive the expansion of existing Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Sepsis programs, across a large and diverse multi-campus regional health service.
Enjoy opportunities to participate in establishing new and emerging medicines stewardship programsProfessional development is supported through regular in-service education including journal club meetings and support for seminar/conference attendanceApplications for part time hours welcome – please specify your preference in cover letter
Key Responsibilities
Provide day to day management of antimicrobial stewardship and sepsis programs throughout Grampians health by promoting optimal use of antimicrobialsProvide clinical advice and leadership support for continued implementation, embedding sustainable expansion and evaluation of future medicines stewardship programsAssist with monitoring key performance indicators for stewardship programs through data collection, analysis and reportingPharmacy and multidisciplinary team education programs
Skills And Experience
Currently hold or eligible for general registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Experience in the provision of hospital pharmacy services, with knowledge of relevant NSQHS accreditation and Clinical Care StandardDemonstrated ability to effectively engage stakeholders to achieved desired outcomesDemonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise, prioritise and manage time with ability to deliver outcomes to agreed timelines
To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here Interested? Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact David Brownridge Pharmacy Stewardship Programs Coordinator on 03 5320 4356 for a confidential discussion. We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services. Culture & Benefits
Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysAccess to Staff Fitness programStaff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent. Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.