Pharmacy Student

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with incrementalin

Salary packaging

Job summary

Metro North Health's Redcliffe Hospital invites a Pharmacy Student to gain hands-on experience across clinical and operational pharmacy services, working under the supervision of Registered Pharmacists. The role supports medicine dispensing, medication management and patient care activities while you complete your Pharmacy degree.

This placement offers practical exposure to contemporary hospital practice, helping you build clinical knowledge, communication skills and confidence within a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Pharmacy degree and progressing towards completion.
• Experience or exposure to hospital pharmacy settings is desirable but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescriptions under supervision of Registered Pharmacists.
• Maintain ward imprests and collect patient medication histories.
• Contribute to medication management and patient care activities within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement, training and administrative tasks related to pharmacy services.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Pharmacy degree in progress

Job description

Looking for a flexible opportunity to build your hospital pharmacy experience while completing your Pharmacy degree? As a Pharmacy Student at Redcliffe Hospital, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience across a range of clinical and operational pharmacy services while working alongside experienced pharmacists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

This role provides practical exposure to contemporary hospital pharmacy practice, supporting medicine dispensing, medication management and patient care activities under the supervision of Registered Pharmacists. You'll have the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge, communication skills and professional confidence while contributing to safe, effective and patient‑centred healthcare.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Support clinical pharmacy services under the supervision of Registered Pharmacists, including dispensing prescriptions, maintaining ward imprests and obtaining patient medication histories.
• Apply and further develop your pharmacy knowledge through practical experience while progressing towards completion of a recognised undergraduate Pharmacy qualification.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals to support safe and patient‑centred care.
• Work collaboratively within the Pharmacy Department and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to assist in achieving positive patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, training and administrative activities that support service excellence and professional development.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work‑life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.