Hospital Pharmacist | Slade Pharmacy Canberra

Icon Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Novated lease options

Rewards portal

Fitness passport program

Employee assistance program

Development pathways

Online Courses

Parental leave & annual leave

Job summary

Slade Pharmacy, part of Icon Oncology Group, is seeking a Pharmacist to join a hospital-focused team spanning Deakin Private Hospital and Icon Cancer Centre Canberra. The role offers flexibility across full-time or part-time arrangements, with travel between sites as required to support patient care.

You’ll join a collaborative hospital pharmacy team and gain exposure to clinical and operational activities across both sites, with extensive training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current general pharmacist registration with AHPRA.
• Australian or New Zealand experience in retail or hospital pharmacy.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with executives, nurses, doctors and senior hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services across Deakin Private Hospital and Icon Cancer Centre Canberra.
• Perform medication reconciliation and medication chart reviews.
• Dispense and supply medications and pharmacy products.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise patient care.
• Provide medication counselling and education to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical screening and review of medication orders.
• Support oncology pharmacy services where required, with training provided.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Hospital pharmacy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Pharmacy ACT Full Time Slade Pharmacy

Pharmacy ACT Full Time Slade Pharmacy Are you looking to broaden your hospital pharmacy experience in a collaborative healthcare environment? Join Slade Pharmacy and build your clinical, dispensary and hospital pharmacy skills while supporting patient care across Deakin Private Hospital and Icon Cancer Centre Canberra. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse range of pharmacy services, collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and develop your career within one of Australia's leading hospital pharmacy providers. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to join our experienced and supportive pharmacy team, providing services across Deakin Private Hospital and Icon Cancer Centre Canberra. Working as part of a collaborative hospital pharmacy team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of clinical and operational pharmacy activities while supporting high-quality patient care. The role includes responsibilities across both sites, offering valuable experience within hospital pharmacy, specialty pharmacy services, and multidisciplinary healthcare environments. We are open to applications from pharmacists seeking either a full-time position or part-time arrangements, including candidates interested in job-sharing opportunities. As this role operates across both Deakin Private Hospital and Icon Cancer Centre Canberra, you'll need the flexibility and ability to travel between sites as required. Typical working hours are:

• Deakin Private Hospital: 8:30am to 4:36pm
• Icon Cancer Centre Canberra: 8:00am to 4:06pm

You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement, with extensive training and support available for pharmacists looking to further develop their hospital pharmacy skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services across Deakin Private Hospital and Icon Cancer Centre Canberra
• Perform medication reconciliation and medication chart reviews
• Dispense and supply medications and pharmacy products
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise patient care
• Provide medication counselling and education to patients and healthcare professionals
• Participate in clinical screening and review of medication orders
• Support oncology pharmacy services where required, with training provided
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service development activities

About You

We are looking for a patient-focused Pharmacist who enjoys working collaboratively within hospital and healthcare settings. You'll bring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality pharmacy services. Hospital pharmacy experience is highly regarded, although pharmacists from community pharmacy backgrounds with a genuine interest in transitioning into hospital pharmacy are encouraged to apply.

What We’re Looking For:

• Current general pharmacist registration with AHPRA
• Australian or New Zealand experience in retail or hospital pharmacy
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with executives, nurses, doctors and senior hospital staff
• A passion for delivering excellent pharmacy services to patients and the wider hospital
• A proactive attitude with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and growth within the service

Whether you're an experienced hospital pharmacist or looking to take the next step from community pharmacy into a hospital environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Incredible benefits available with Slade Pharmacy

Slade Pharmacy has more than 30 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology services and is committed to delivering exceptional and quality pharmacy care for hospital patients. As part of Icon Oncology Group, Slade Pharmacy delivers pharmacy management and best practice clinical services through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. Slade has multiple pharmacy locations across Australia.

For more information visit https://www.sladepharmacy.com.au/

• Dedicated hands-on training to elevate your career and ensure a smooth transition into hospital pharmacy.
• Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings - potentially saving you thousands!
• Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
• Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave (for permanent employees): Supporting you both fully and professionally.

Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ ;to read the stories of our incredible people.

Ready to make a difference?

At Slade Pharmacy, we celebrate the dedication of our people and the positive difference they make. Join us and discover a workplace where you belong, and where your work truly matters.

Icon Oncology Group is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.