Pharmacist

Western Health is seeking a permanent, part time (32 hours per fortnight) Grade 2 Dispensary Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team.

The Dispensary Pharmacist (Grade 2) is responsible for the provision and coordination of the dispensing services provided to inpatients and outpatients, including Hospital in the Home (HITH) patients.

In addition, this position is responsible for assisting the Dispensary Manager in the co-ordination of dispensing services, patient education and operational management of the dispensaries.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Completion of Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge of pharmacy and related legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer focused service.
• Works with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contributes to projects and initiatives.
• Experience in the supervision of staff.

Position Description

Applications close at 11:59pm on 5 January 2025.

About Us

Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support

• Career advancement opportunities

• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing

• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.