Specialist Pharmacist - Critical Care (Permanent, Full-Time)

Description:

Description
Applications Close: Sunday 13 April, 2025 11:55 PMAEST
Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Launceston General Hospital - Pharmacy Department
An exciting opportunity exists for a Specialist Pharmacist to join the Critical Care Team with the Tasmanian Department of Health.
The Team
The LGH is Tasmania's second largest hospital and the major referral centre for Northern Tasmania, operating within its designated role in the Tasmanian Role Delineation Framework, as a level 5 hospital. Providing inpatient and ambulatory services to Launceston and surrounding areas it is the largest employer in the region with around 4000 staff. The LGH has 349 beds (excluding mental health inpatient beds). The Level 3 Adult Intensive Care Unit at the Launceston General Hospital comprises of 11 beds and provides complex multisystem life support for an indefinite period.
As the clinical teaching and research centre, LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
As the senior pharmacist, provide pharmaceutical care to critical care patients as well as training, professional supervision and support to pharmacy staff within the Launceston General Hospital (LGH).Coordinate the practice of clinical pharmacy activities and the provision of drug information in the specialist area of critical care medicine.Provide and coordinate comprehensive pharmaceutical care as part of a multidisciplinary team in the area of critical care medicine, including dispensing and patient counselling and the provision of professional advice and consultancy services to other health professionals.Educate pharmacy staff and undergraduate and postgraduate students in the theory and practice of clinical pharmacy services and supervise other pharmacists and associated support staff in the specialist areas.Take an active role in the maintenance and provision of drug information and drug utilisation evaluation within the specialty areas and in education programs for other health professionals (including undergraduates).Keep abreast of emerging trends in drug therapy in the specialist area by self-education and participation in national networks and participate in research and clinical drug trials.Review existing policies and procedures and develop new procedures and methods related to the specialist areas, including an involvement in the development of electronic prescribing and decision support.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details Of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Salary
$110,425 to $126,703 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annumA market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role
Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates
Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.Registered with the Pharmacy Board of AustraliaFor pre-registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for Provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
Applicants Should Note The Following Criteria Are Desirable
Current Driver's Licence
For More Information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Fiona Lockwood
Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: (03) 6777 6733
Email address: shp.statewidesupport@ths.tas.gov.au