Locum Clinical Pharmacist — Ward-Based Care (Ballarat)

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel & accommodation assistance

Flexible contracts

Extension opportunities

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join Grampians Health, Ballarat, on a locum basis. You will deliver ward-based clinical pharmacy services across inpatient wards, perform medication reviews and contribute to discharge planning in a multidisciplinary environment.

The role offers flexible contract lengths, travel/accommodation support and potential extension opportunities within a large regional health service.

Qualifications

• Current general registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA.
• Experience in Australian hospital settings.
• Ability to provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ward-based clinical pharmacy services including medication reconciliation, reviews and discharge planning.
• Provide clinical assessment, intervention and consultation to patients and the team.
• Support safe medication management in line with hospital policies.
• Facilitate patient care transitions and effective flow.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health staff to optimise outcomes.
• Participate in ward rounds, teaching and governance activities.
• Contribute to education of students and junior staff.
• Support operational pharmacy services and roster coverage as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Adaptability

Education

AHPRA Pharmacist Registration

Tools

Electronic Medication Management Systems

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join Grampians Health, Ballarat, on a locum basis. You will deliver ward-based clinical pharmacy services across inpatient wards, perform medication reviews and contribute to discharge planning in a multidisciplinary environment.

The role offers flexible contract lengths, travel/accommodation support and potential extension opportunities within a large regional health service.