Reliever Hospital Pharmacist - Slade Pharmacy South Australia

Icon Oncology Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated hands-on training

Novated lease options

Employee discounts through ignite!

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Assistance Program

Development pathways

Online courses

Paid parental leave and purchasable**-

Job summary

Slade Pharmacy, part of Icon Oncology Group, is seeking a Reliever Pharmacist for full-time coverage across SA hospital sites. You will provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care, conduct medication reviews, coordinate inpatient and discharge needs, and support multidisciplinary teams in busy hospital settings.

The role includes structured training, travel between sites, rotational pay and benefits, and career development within a leading oncology and hospital pharmacy network, until June 2027.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registered pharmacist with previous experience in an Australian based pharmacy
• A valid Australian driver's licence and roadworthy vehicle are required as this role involves travel
• Strong knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
• Strong time management, communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and adaptable to work within diverse teams in multiple sites across metropolitan and regional SA
• Ready to embrace change and commit to lifelong learning
• Value attention to detail and able to work autonomously

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication chart reviews and medication reconciliation
• Coordinate patient medication requirements for inpatient stay, day infusions and discharge
• Provide advice on drug selection and usage
• Counsel patients on proper use of medicines
• Check the accuracy of prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy technicians
• Dispense and supply medication and pharmacy products
• Conduct ward collection and delivery rounds
• Support and liaise with patients, carers, hospital staff and associated employees
• Educate and advise staff and customers on health promotion, disease prevention, drug selection and the proper use of medicines
• Involvement in quality and research activities within the department

Skills

AHPRA registration

Driver's licence

PBS knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

“One of the main things that I love about being a reliever pharmacist, is that it allows me to combine my love of travel, with my passion for pharmacy and truly making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. I enjoy the variety of working with different teams in different locations, it keeps things fresh and exciting – no two days are the same. Working as a reliever pharmacist has exposed me to many different clinical areas in hospital pharmacy, where I’ve developed the type of knowledge and experience that I would not have gained otherwise.”

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Key Points

• Maximum term contract until end of June 2027 – full-time Reliever Hospital Pharmacist position, covering the Slade Pharmacy network across South Australia.
• Experience working in diverse hospital pharmacy settings and gain invaluable opportunities to further develop your skills in operational, clinical and specialty pharmacy services.
• Daily allowance, travel mileage and accommodation provided (where applicable).
• Full training provided.
• Join Australia’s largest integrated provider of cancer care and enjoy real career development opportunities along with fantastic employee benefits.

The Opportunity

Are you currently working for a high-volume, discount chemist retailer and seeking an opportunity to advance your career into hospital pharmacy? This is your chance to specialise and work in the highly technical field of clinical hospital pharmacy.

We have an exciting maximum term – full-time opportunity available where you will be responsible for providing optimum patient-focused pharmacy care in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. You will largely be based on site at our Slade Pharmacies located at Tennyson Centre in Kurralta Park, 480 Specialist Centre at Windsor Gardens and the Burnside War Memorial Hospital, in Toorak Gardens.

At Slade Pharmacy, you will work with forward thinking multidisciplinary teams of connected, caring people to deliver exceptional pharmacy services for our client hospitals and their patients.

One of the main things that I love about being a reliever pharmacist, is that it allows me to combine my love of travel, with my passion for pharmacy and truly making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. I enjoy the variety of working with different teams in different locations, it keeps things fresh and exciting – no two days are the same. Working as a reliever pharmacist has exposed me to many different clinical areas in hospital pharmacy, where I’ve developed the type of knowledge and experience that I would not have gained otherwise.

– Jodie Wilson, Slade Pharmacy Reliever Pharmacist

About The Role

As a Reliever Pharmacist you will be working across multiple sites; covering various periods of planned pharmacist leave while gaining new skills and knowledge across our range of specialties. This is full-time position and you will be entitled to rotational/reliever rates and benefits where additional travel is required.

Duties include:

• Conduct medication chart reviews and medication reconciliation
• Coordinate patient medication requirements for inpatient stay, day infusions and discharge
• Provide advice on drug selection and usage
• Counsel patients on proper use of medicines
• Check the accuracy of prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy technicians
• Dispense and supply medication and pharmacy products
• Conduct ward collection and delivery rounds
• Support and liaise with patients, carers, hospital staff and associated employees
• Educate and advise staff and customers on health promotion, disease prevention, drug selection and the proper use of medicines
• Involvement in quality and research activities within the department

About You

As a Clinical Pharmacist, we are seeking someone to cover blocks of planned leave and occasional other leave on short notice. You will be a passionate, flexible, and adaptable. This is a rare opportunity to further develop your skills and gain the chance to work in diverse environments.

Essential Requirements:

• Current AHPRA registered pharmacist with previous experience in an Australian based pharmacy
• A valid Australian driver's licence and roadworthy vehicle are required as this role involves travel
• Strong knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
• Strong time management, communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and adaptable to work within diverse teams in multiple sites across metropolitan and regional SA
• Ready to embrace change and commit to lifelong learning
• Value attention to detail and able to work autonomously

Hospital experience is not required, as structured training will be provided for you to succeed in the role!

About Us

Slade Pharmacy has more than 30 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology services and is committed to delivering exceptional and quality pharmacy care for hospital patients. As part of Icon Oncology Group, Slade Pharmacy delivers pharmacy management and best practice clinical services through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. Slade has multiple pharmacy locations across Australia.

For more information, visit: https://www.sladepharmacy.com.au/

Benefits We Offer

• Dedicated hands-on training: Elevate your career and ensure a smooth transition into hospital pharmacy.
• Access to novated lease options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
• Employee discounts through ignite!: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
• Online courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Paid parental leave and purchasable annual leave (for permanent employees): Supporting you both personally and professionally.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At Slade Pharmacy, we celebrate the dedication of our people and the positive difference they make. Join us and discover a workplace where you belong, and where your work truly matters.

To read the stories of our incredible people, visit: https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/

Pre-Employment Health Requirement

Icon Oncology Group is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.