Locum Ward Pharmacist

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Return travel covered

Full-time hours

8-12 week contract

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment seeks an experienced Clinical Pharmacist for a short-term contract with a regional public hospital in Queensland. The role supports ward-based clinical pharmacy across general medicine, surgery and rehabilitation with independence and teamwork.

Applicants must hold Full AHPRA registration and have Australian hospital pharmacy experience. The assignment offers 8-12 weeks with potential extension, accommodation, and travel coverage.

Qualifications

• Full AHPRA registration – we do not hire interns.
• Australian hospital pharmacy experience (public or private).
• Confidence working independently on hospital wards.
• Strong communication and collaborative patient-care approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services across inpatient wards (general medicine, surgical, rehabilitation).
• Perform medication reconciliation, reviews and discharge counselling.
• Assist with admissions and discharge planning.
• Participate in ward rounds and collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams.
• Support day-to-day pharmacy operations and patient-care initiatives.

Skills

Hospital experience

Independent ward work

Communication skills

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Sydney NSW

Contract

3mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

We're partnering with a regional public hospital in Queensland find an experienced Clinical Pharmacist for a short-term contract role.

This role is suited to pharmacists with hospital experience who are confident working independently across wards in a supportive team environment. Please note, this position is not suitable for interns or international candidates.

What's on offer

• $70-$80 per hour + super, depending on experience
• Accommodation provided
• Return travel covered (flights or fuel reimbursement)
• Full-time hours
• 8-12 week contract with potential for extension

The role

You'll be delivering clinical pharmacy services across a range of inpatient wards, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Clinical pharmacy services across general medicine, surgical and rehabilitation wards
• Medication reconciliation, reviews and discharge counselling
• Admissions and discharge planning
• Participation in ward rounds and collaboration with medical, nursing and allied health teams
• Supporting day-to-day pharmacy operations and patient care initiatives

What you'll need

• Full AHPRA registration - we don't do any intern roles.
• Australian hospital pharmacy experience (public or private)
• Confidence working independently on wards
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care