At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical pharmacy services and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimise medication management.
- Company: Queensland Health, dedicated to improving health outcomes for Central Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, flexible work-life balance, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on quality improvement and ongoing education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while mentoring the next generation of pharmacists.
- Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Pharmacy and AHPRA registration or eligibility.
The predicted salary is between 66.92 - 71.77 $ per hour.
Rockhampton Hospital Pharmacy provides essential medication management services across the hospital and Central Queensland, supporting patients from admission through to discharge and outpatient care.
Working alongside medical, nursing and allied health teams, the department helps ensure medicines are used safely and effectively through clinical reviews, medication counselling, specialist advice and monitoring.
The team also supports the education and development of pharmacy staff and students, helping prevent medication-related harm and improve health outcomes for Central Queenslanders.
About the role
- Lead and deliver clinical pharmacy services across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan.
- Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise medication management, promote the safe use of medicines and improve patient outcomes.
- Provide expert medication advice, accurate medication histories and continuity of care.
- Mentor and supervise pharmacists, interns, students and support staff, while contributing to multidisciplinary education and professional development.
- Drive quality improvement by developing clinical guidelines, monitoring clinical outcomes and performance indicators, and leading Quality Use of Medicines initiatives.
About you
- A tertiary degree in Pharmacy and AHPRA registration, or eligibility for registration in Australia.
- Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, expertise and skills in an appropriate specialist area.
- The ability to provide clinical advice and identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
- The ability to lead service improvement initiatives and provide clinical supervision to staff.
Well regarded: A graduate diploma or master's qualification in a pharmacy-related field.
Applicants awaiting qualification conferral or registration will also be considered.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $162,376 p. a. is comprised of
- An hourly rate between $66.92 - $71.77 p. h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Shift and on-call allowance
- Professional development leave and allowance
- Research opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
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