Pharmacist Team Leader - Critical Care

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Northern Beaches Hospital is seeking a Grade 3 Critical Care Pharmacist to manage daily operations of various pharmacy service areas. You will liaise with the Director or Deputy Director of Pharmacy and oversee staff and resources to provide high-quality, safe, and cost-efficient services.

Applicants must be registered pharmacists with hospital experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice; immunisation and NSW Health policies apply.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (or eligible for immediate registration).
• Evidence of extensive and relevant hospital experience.
• Proficient written and verbal communication; ability to liaise with health professionals.
• Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of pharmacy service areas; report to Director/Deputy Director of Pharmacy.
• Lead staff and resources in their area; ensure high quality, safe, cost-efficient service.

Skills

Registration as a Pharmacist

Hospital experience

Clinical teaching

Communication skills

Health information systems

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Come to work for NSW Health at Northern Beaches Hospital in the Pharmacy department which is transitioning back to NSW Health in November.

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time until 31 May 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration :$2,732.69 - $2,806.64 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ683691

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver bettercare for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees,and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital

What you'll be doing

The Grade 3 Critical Care Pharmacist manages the day to day operations of different areas of the pharmacy service; reporting and liaising with either the Director or Deputy Director of Pharmacy. The position has responsibility for the staff and resources assigned to their area of service. The Grade 3 Critical Care Pharmacist will ensure that high quality, safe, person - centered and cost efficient service is provided.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (or eligible for immediate registration) with no conditions or restrictions on practice and evidence of extensive and relevant hospital experience.
• Provide evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, interns, Pharmacist, and/or Pharmacy Technicians/Assistants.
• Identify proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current clinical hospital pharmacy practice. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.

For role related queries or questions contact Bronwyn Nolan on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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