Locum Pharmacist

Aussie Locums; Katherine; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and travel support

Pool vehicles available

Job summary

Aussie Locums is seeking a Locum Clinical Pharmacist for a 6-week assignment in Katherine, NT. You will conduct medication reviews, advise on complex drug regimens, and engage with patients to ensure safe pharmacotherapy. Travel and accommodation are provided, with a weekday schedule and no weekends.

The role requires registration with AHPRA, hospital/clinical pharmacy experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills to support the medicine ward and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy in hospital/healthcare settings.
• Strong communication with patients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medication reviews and advice to patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including doctors and pharmacists.
• Counsel patients on medication safety and complex regimens.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Medication reviews

Indigenous health knowledge

Education

Pharmacy degree with AHPRA registration

Tools

Merlin Dispensing Software

Job description

We’re seeking a Locum Clinical Pharmacist for a 6-week role in Katherine, NT starting 16 June, Monday to Friday, with travel and accommodation provide

Locum Clinical Pharmacist

Location: Katherine, Northern Territory
Hourly Pay Rate: Professional 2 level pay, competitive hourly rate + benefits
Date and Duration: 16th June for 6 weeks | Full-Time: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:21 PM
Job Ref: 1621953?
Benefits

• Accommodation and travel support is offered | Pools vehicles are available.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend or on-call shifts
• Clinical Engagement: Direct patient interaction, advising on complex medication regimes
• Team Environment: Work closely with clinical pharmacists, doctors, and allied health teams

Locum Pharmacist to provide expert medication reviews and advice to the general medicine ward, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage directly with patients for medication safety and counselling in Northern Territory.

Skills and experience

• Pharmacy Degree with current AHPRA registration
• Knowledge of renal and indigenous health highly regarded
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Strong communication skills to engage with patients and healthcare teams
• Experience in medication reviews and advising on complex drug regimes
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with Merlin Dispensing Software or similar systems
• Flexibility and adaptability in managing shifting priorities across clinical services

This role will require some credentialing, and our team can step you through this.

About Aussie Locums

At Aussie Locums, over 90% of our healthcare clients and professionals trust us repeatedly, making repeat business the cornerstone of our success. Since 2008, our dedicated team has supported the Australian healthcare sector across hospitals, clinics, aged care, sports, and health centres. With a focus on hassle-free, reliable recruitment, we’ve built lasting relationships and a deep understanding of our clients’ and candidates’ needs, allowing us to provide valuable insights and ensure the right match for success every time. If you are interested in a UK working holiday, we have you covered here too.