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This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and
Fixed Term appointments, with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency. Hours negotiable.
Position
Profile: We are seeking suitably experienced,
motivated & innovative team members, with excellent
interpersonal & organisational skills to join the WA
Country Health Service (WACHS) Pharmacy Services team.
Regional Clinical Pharmacists assist in the
promotion of safe, rational and cost effective drug therapy through
the provision of clinical pharmacy services for hospital patients
throughout the region. The services provided are to include but are
not limited to completing the medication reconciliation process for
admitted hospital patients, dispensing medications to patients,
providing drug information to regional nursing and medical staff
and making independent decisions on therapeutic strategies to
optimize patient care.
The Senior Pharmacists are responsible for
delivering safe, effective and high quality care through the
provision of virtual clinical pharmacy services for patients
throughout WACHS. These services include but are not limited to;
virtual pharmacy for inpatients at WACHS sites without on-site
pharmacist support, virtual training and upskilling of junior
pharmacists in the regions, pharmacist led virtual outpatient
clinics in the areas of visiting specialists, pre-admission, day
infusions and palliative care. These positions will work closely
with the WACHS-wide Pharmacy Services team and regional pharmacy
departments to ensure best practice and patient centric care is
delivered utilising modern, innovative and technologically advanced
services.
Eligibility to Apply: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa
(for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal
record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required
to undertake a working with children check (if required for the
role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees
to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
This vacancy is subject to a Western
Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further
information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is
conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform
the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA
will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see
the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
This is an extended recruitment pool, and as such the
following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor
this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a
regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will
be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when
similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this
pool until 31/12/2026.
Area Profile: The WA
Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system
in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing
health services to approximately half a million people, including
45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million
square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven
regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
WA Country Health Service – Google My Maps
Staff Locations: For the
Regional Clinical Pharmacist role (P2) we have positions located at
- Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance,
Northam, Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany.
For the Senior Regional Clinical Pharmacist
role (P3) we have positions located at Kununurra, Derby, Broome,
Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie,
Esperance, Northam, Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton,
Albany.
Offers of positions at the various sites will
depend on vacancies at the time. For further information on
vacancies in specific locations, please contact Scott Ripley,
Deputy Chief Pharmacist on 0438 456 646 or via email Scott.Ripley@health.wa.gov.au
Selected locations will have government
subsidised accommodation available for pharmacists, dependant on
availability.
Employee Benefits: In
addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range
of benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- 12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements
- Other professional and
location based allowances
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Scott
Ripley on 0438 456 646.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
As part of the online application process,
you will be able to select: which locations you are applying for
(multiple locations can be selected), whether you are applying for
the Regional Clinical Pharmacist role (P2), Senior Regional
Clinical Pharmacist role (P3), or both.
As part of your application, please
provide:
- A covering
letter of no more than 2 pages including a description of how
your experience applies to the position; and why you want to
work for WA Country Health,
- A comprehensive
CV that clearly shows your qualifications and experience
relevant to this role, and
- The names and
contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable
for one to be your current supervisor or
manager.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
WA Health is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace
diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices
within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is
committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds
and vehicles.
