Pharmacist Team Leader - Critical Care

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Northern Beaches Hospital is recruiting a Grade 3 Critical Care Pharmacist to manage daily pharmacy operations and lead staff in a high-acuity hospital setting. The role supports evidence-based practice, service improvement, and clinical teaching while ensuring safe, patient-centred care.

The position is temporary full-time until 31 May 2027, with the possibility of ongoing employment. Immunisation requirements apply per NSW Health policy.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (or eligibility) with no conditions on practice.
• Experience in hospital settings and ability to liaise with health professionals.
• Proven ability to initiate and lead quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the pharmacy service areas.
• Lead staff and resources within the assigned service area.
• Ensure high quality, safe, person-centred and cost-efficient service.
• Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical teaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical pharmacy

Leadership

Quality improvement

Education

Pharmacist registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

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 better care 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.

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.

Where you’ll be working Northern Beaches Hospital

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 the NSW 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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Applications Close: 1 November 2026