North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/nwhhs )

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

The benefits

Our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff.

To attract top tier candidates we offer generous remuneration packages and employment benefits that include:

• Base salary ranges between $124,435 and $133,901 p.a. (HP4)
• Singles accommodation is available (at request)
• Category B Rural and Remote Allowance for Health Practitioners >$230 p.f.
• Category B Professional Development Allowance of >$3,000 p.a. (paid fortnightly) + up to 3 days p.a. PD leave
• Travel allowance for days travelling on outreach trips
• 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave  17.5% loading
• 12.5% employer superannuation contribution

Eligible health workers who make the move to work with us for a full 12 months may receive up to $50,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme.(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/1290484/hed-0623.pdf )

The role

Temporary full time role up to 12 months (with the possibility of extension).

The Mount Isa Hospital Pharmacy Department provides medicines management services for patients in the North West Hospital and Health Service, including facilities located off-site.  A core function of the pharmacy department focuses on promoting the Quality Use of Medicine principles and safe medication practices.

This role will be responsible for practice and service development, innovation and activities that improve clinical management in outreach services and the capability of the multidisciplinary Pharmacy team to provide competent and safe care that meets or exceeds professional practice standards within the specialty of Pharmacy for the NWHHS.

Travel: This position will require the applicant to travel to remote sites within the North West Hospital and Health Service by both car and air travel. It will involve overnight accommodation for up to 4 nights per week away from Mount Isa Hospital for up to 3 weeks per month.

Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. C class motor vehicle licence. Pre-employment screening, including criminal history checks and Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role compliance, will be conducted for the successful candidate. VPD risk roles may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Tuberculosis, and COVID-19.

The location

Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature.

Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work! ( https://discovermountisa.com.au/ )

Interested?

Contact: Louise Brennan on 4764 1265.

Apply ONLINE by: Tuesday 09/04/2024.

Download the Role Description for future reference and interview preparation.

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI554296 ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI554296 )