Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
Apply Now... The Pharmacy Department has ongoing casual Pharmacist Senior opportunities available at the Townsville University Hospital.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
About your opportunity:
Casual opportunities available / Location: Townsville University Hospital
The Pharmacist Senior will:
- Deliver a high level of professional client focused pharmacy service and leadership within an evidence-based, quality and multidisciplinary health care environment. This includes training, education and research activities to the wards and units serviced by the Pharmacy Department.
- Promote safe, effective and efficient use of medicines in keeping with the department's goals and objectives and mission statements for Townsville University Hospital and Health Service.
About the Pharmacy Department: Pharmacy Department | Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Casual rates of $77.19 to $83.06 p.h. (HP4)
Requirements:
- Possession of a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent).
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A health-related post-graduate qualification and/or enrolment in the SHPA residency program are desirable.
- Rostered overtime and on call are a requirement of this position.
- Variable working hours providing a 7-day extended hour's pharmacy service will be required.
- Provide pharmacy services across 7-days (Monday to Sunday) to designated work units as rostered.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
Living in Townsville; a vibrant, dynamic city and the largest regional centre in northern Australia allows easy access to The Strand and Magnetic Island.
Plus, the city heart provides opportunity for boutique shopping, fine dining experiences, cultural events and a bustling nightlife.
Interested..?
Contact: Narelle Carnazzola on 07 4433 2857.
Applications close: Monday 9 December 2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
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