Weekend Pharmacist - Aged Care

Aspect Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Acacia Pharmacy is seeking a Weekend Pharmacist to join our aged care team in Queensland. You will work Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am with flexible 8-10 hour shifts to support resident medications and on-call services.

Join a supportive team with modern systems, dedicated technician support and on-site parking. AHPRA registration and experience in aged care or related settings are valued as you help deliver safe, timely medication for residents.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Pharmacist.
• Experience in community, hospital or aged care pharmacy.
• Strong dispensing and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with aged care on-call services and urgent requests.
• Prepare and set up aged care medication orders for Monday.
• Accurately dispense and check prescriptions.
• Liaise with nurses, doctors and aged care teams.
• Maintain accurate records and handovers.
• Work with Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.
• Follow professional, legislative and pharmacy requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in aged care services.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Dispensing

Clinical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Choose your hours: Start at 8:30am and work 8-10 hours per day, with your preferred shift length agreed with us

Competitive remuneration, applicable weekend penalty rates and an on-call allowance

Supportive, professional team with dedicated technician support

Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in aged care pharmacy

Ongoing training and career development

Modern systems to support safe and efficient workflows

Free on-site parking

Weekend Pharmacist - Aged Care

Acacia Pharmacy | Saturday and Sunday

Benefits & Skills You Will Gain

• Choose your hours: Start at 8:30am and work 8-10 hours per day, with your preferred shift length agreed with us

• Competitive remuneration, applicable weekend penalty rates and an on-call allowance

• Supportive, professional team with dedicated technician support

• Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in aged care pharmacy

• Ongoing training and career development

• Modern systems to support safe and efficient workflows

• Free on-site parking

Make a Difference on the Weekend

We are seeking a motivated Pharmacist to join Acacia Pharmacy, working Saturdays and Sundays.

Your work will help ensure our aged care residents receive timely, safe and reliable medication support throughout the weekend. You will assist with aged care on-call services and prepare and set up aged care orders for Monday, helping our weekday team get off to a smooth start.

With an 8:30am start and the choice of working 8-10 hours each day, this role offers flexibility in the length of your weekend shifts.

Aspect Health is a leading provider of medication management and pharmacy services to aged care facilities across South East Queensland. We invest in our people, technology and services to support better care for Australia's ageing population.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with aged care on-call services, responding to medication enquiries and urgent requests

• Prepare, organise and set up aged care medication orders for Monday

• Accurately dispense and check prescriptions, maintaining medication safety and quality

• Liaise with nurses, doctors and aged care teams to resolve medication queries

• Maintain accurate records and provide clear handovers to the weekday team

• Work collaboratively with Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians

• Follow professional, legislative and pharmacy requirements

• Contribute to continuous improvement in our aged care services

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Pharmacist

• Available to work Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am

• Experience in community, hospital or aged care pharmacy

• Strong dispensing, clinical and organisational skills

• Confidence prioritising work and responding to urgent medication needs

• Clear communication and a compassionate, resident-focused approach

• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team

• A commitment to safe, reliable and high-quality pharmacy services

Aged care experience is valued, and we welcome pharmacists keen to develop their skills in this rewarding area.