At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert clinical pharmacy services and optimise medication management for kidney disease patients.
- Company: Cairns Hospital, a key health service provider in Far North Queensland.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, generous superannuation, career development, and a healthy work/life balance.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a dynamic, culturally diverse region.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying the beautiful Cairns lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Experience in clinical pharmacy and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Make a real difference in the lives of patients with kidney disease as part of a specialised and supportive Renal Pharmacy team. Deliver expert clinical pharmacy services, optimise medication management, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Contribute to service innovation, quality improvement and the delivery of safe, effective renal care across Far North Queensland while supporting best-practice medication use and helping shape the future of renal pharmacy services.
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT
About us:
The Health Service is the primary provider of health services to residents of the Cairns, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast regions with a population of over 250,000 people, as well as providing specialist services to the Torres Strait and Cape York region. Cairns Hospital is the primary referral hospital for Far North Queensland.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
- Provide independent high level clinical pharmacy services (face to face, phone or telehealth) of a complex and critical nature with significant scope to CHHHS including all Renal services (Kidney Supportive Care, Transplant, Dialysis and Chronic Kidney Disease).
- Provide high level communication skills to align a team and influence the culture.
- Liaise with patients and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers, as required to ensure continuum of care.
- Develop, implement, monitor and review departmental and organisation's quality standards, work health and safety policies, procedures, programs, clinical practice and clinical governance in the CHHHS Pharmacy and Renal Department.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment. Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle. Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions. Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Senior Pharmacist (Renal Services) – Cairns employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
