Pharmacist Grade 2

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne • AU • 2w ago

Job Description: • Challenging and rewarding work environment • Friendly and dynamic team • Full Time / Permanent About the Role • You will work in different clinical areas on a rotational basis, including the wards, sub-acute care and cancer services and you will provide a high level of clinical pharmacy services as an active member of the multidisciplinary team • As a grade 2 pharmacist you will have an additional responsibility on top of direct patient load. This responsibility will be tailored to your skills. • You will actively participate in education and mentoring of junior pharmacists, intern pharmacists and pharmacy students. Classifications for this position will range from SX2 - SX5 ($94,478.80 - $106,906.80 per annum). Your Contribution • Bachelor of Pharmacy • Registered as a pharmacist with AHPRA • At least three years of experience in different areas of hospital pharmacy post registration • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain What we Offer • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! • In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals • Culture of continuous improvement About Pharmacy The pharmacy department at St Vincent’s hospital is decentralised. We provide pharmacy service from satellite pharmacies located in the ward and patient care areas. Pharmacy service is provided to diverse areas across the hospital including inpatients, outpatients, oncology day patients, hospital in the home and our affiliated correctional facilities. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Please contact us if you would like to know more. Contact Helen Dixon helen.dixon@svha.org.au LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT St Vincent’s Hospital Pharmacy Department pharmacy services are decentralised, and are provided from several satellite pharmacies located in patient treatment areas. We provide pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients and correctional facilities. The pharmacist is a member of the multidisciplinary health care team which delivers care in a patient focused manner. 4. POSITION PURPOSE This position is a member of the pharmacy team and has the responsibility of providing comprehensive high quality pharmacy services to the areas rostered. Patient centred care will be provided in line with local policy, best practice standards and legislative requirements resulting in safe, high quality care for the patient. The pharmacy service is decentralised and areas of service include acute and sub-acute wards, central Pharmacy, Outpatients Pharmacy, Oncology Pharmacy, theatres and pre-admission clinics, Mental health and virtual hospital services. This position may be asked to work in different clinical areas including any ward, sub-acute care, theatres and pre-admission clinic, mental health and cancer services. If working in cancer services this role will be involved in all stages of chemotherapy manufacturing from clinical review of prescriptions, to preparation, checking, releasing and patient counselling. As a grade two pharmacist this position will be responsible for an additional responsibility in the department – on top of the direct patient load. This additional responsibility will be determined by pharmacy management and will be tailored to the skills of the pharmacist in this position. As a grade two pharmacist this position may be rostered to specialist areas (with training and competency assessment) including but not limited to partnered pharmacist medication charting, cancer services, intensive care, emergency department, theatres and peri-op clinics, renal ward, general medicine, at home services, manufacturing and clinical trials. 5. POSITION DUTIES  Provides a high level clinical pharmacy services including but not limited to oncology and haematology pharmacy  Obtains and documents full and accurate best possible medication history  Prescription dispensing, timely supply of medications and facilitating the discharge process  Aseptic dispensing including cytotoxic manufacturing  Satellite pharmacy services  Actively praricipates in the pharmacy Continuing Education program  Actively identifies, leads and participates in continual improvement activities in the department including intervention reporting  Identifies and advises on optimal drug therapy, drug interactions and ADRs  Conducts thorough medication counselling  Actively participates in eduction of other health professionals and consumer groups  Actively participates in practice research including regularly presenting and publishing research or case studies  Practices in accordance with formulary restrictions and MTAC recommendations  Participate in partnered pharmacist medication charting (PPMC) credentialing and once credentialed work on the PPMC rosters as requried  Additional responsibilities as specified by the Senior clinical pharmacist, deputy chief pharmacist or chief pharmacist  Actively participates in education of post and undergraduate students  Provides timely accurate handover to facilitate seamless transition between care areas and healthcare providers. 6. INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS General  Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM  Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions  Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct  Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed  Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process  Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business  Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions  Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance Clinical Quality and Safety  Attend clinical orientation upon commencement  Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover  Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.  Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken  Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures  Complete annual clinical competencies  Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work  Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner  Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work Person Centred Care  Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format  Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care  Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback Health and Safety  Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions  Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually  Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually  Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement  As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements  Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,  Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman  Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes 7. INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2) The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities: Capability Demonstrated behaviour Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work results Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgement Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between units/departments People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, efficient teamwork Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the team 8. SELECTION CRITERIA 8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS  Bachelor of Pharmacy  Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia 8.2 OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  At least 3 years hospital pharmacy experience  Exhibit excellence in pharmaceutical practice skills  Flexibility to work in all sections of the pharmacy department according to St Vincent’s Policies  Ability to work as an experienced member of a multidisciplinary team in relation to St Vincent’s Patient Care Model  Excellent communication skills Closing Date: 1 August 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct