Pharmacist

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

About Department

The Pharmacy Department is located at the Sale Central Gippsland Health hospital. You will be working in a dynamic hospital pharmacy environment as part of a diverse team which includes pharmacists, pharmacy interns and experienced pharmacy technicians. You will be involved in providing specialised services in clinical inpatient and outpatient areas, medicines information, quality use of medication, clinical trials.  

About the Role

The CGH Pharmacy Team is looking for an energetic and motivated pharmacist to join our team of clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy intern on a fixed term basis. The successful applicant will work in a clinical capacity, rotating through acute wards and in the dispensary. We are a small but dedicated team that values flexibility and commitment to our workplace within an ever changing and expanding health service. The pharmacist will work weekdays as agreed.

Duties

• Provision of varied pharmacy services to the hospital, patients and wider community
• Ensure excellence in patient-centred care by ensuring medication safety principles are applied and optimising medication management to achieve the best outcomes for each patient

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Current AHPRA Pharmacy Registration and Membership with a Professional Indemnity Insurance provider.
• Communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of hospital staff.
• Always having a patient focused approach, with a goal of achieving excellence in care.
• Ability to be adaptable to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative team environment.                                                                                                           

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Social Club

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
• Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements as outlined in the position description

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.