The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Employment Term

• Fixed Term Temporary full-time, commencing 26/05/2024 - 25/05/2025. 

Generous remuneration package value up to $167,587 p.a.comprising: 

• Salary rates between $5395.60 - $5630.00 p.f. (HP5)
• Annual leave loading + leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), uniform and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts 

Role requirements

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in pharmacy and current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
• While not mandatory, possession of a postgraduate qualification in a related area would be well regarded.
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate.  Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate. 

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Extensive experience in clinical pharmacy practice.
• Experience in management of infectious diseases is highly desirable.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all level of staff.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation.
• Ability to effect practice change to improve patient outcomes.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative including problem solving.
• Advanced computer skills are highly desirable including database management, spreadsheets and word processing programs.
• Experience in the development and implementation of programs to manage the quality use of medicines, particularly in the area of antimicrobial drugs.
• Experience in the development and delivery of education programs.
• Previous experience with or an advanced knowledge of hospital AMS programs.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description. 

Townsville North Queensland ( https://www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/ )

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.