At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in delivering exceptional patient care and pharmacy services under supervision.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a compassionate organisation with over 10,000 dedicated professionals.
- Benefits: Gain invaluable experience, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, with support for all backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in healthcare while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, organisational skills, and a commitment to patient care.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Employment Type: Pharmacy Intern - Fixed Term - Full Time
Hours: 76 hours fortnight
Salary: as per EBA - SQ1
Location: Hybrid - Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg and Werribee Mercy Hospital
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Sameera Sathique - Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Werribee Mercy Hospital; Juan-Li Cai - Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Mercy Hospital for Women
About the opportunity:
The Intern Pharmacist works under the direct supervision of a supervising pharmacist at all times during internship. All documentation is signed-off by the supervising pharmacist until intern is registered as a pharmacist. Clinical and process issues are to be escalated to the supervising pharmacist and Senior Pharmacist. Complete the Monash Intern Training Program and Intern Foundation Program which includes conducting a research project (from ethics to poster and/or publication) with guidance by a research supervisor in accordance with local ethics and research guidelines. Attend Pharmacy Department team meetings. Rotate through and contribute to the provision of pharmacy services in clinical, quality use of medicines, and operational (dispensary and clinical) areas. Attend and contribute to the weekly Intern clinical/OTC Tutorials. Participate in scheduled, simulated, practice registration exams. Take an active responsibility in learning and development (work-based and after-hours). Assist with education of other staff as required (i.e. undergraduate experiential placement students, pharmacy technicians).
What you’ll bring:
- You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart.
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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Mercy Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the communities they serve. With a commitment to professional growth and development, staff have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families while working in a collaborative environment. Located at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, employees benefit from a stable and secure workplace that values diversity and has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
