This is a permanent
full-time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.
EMHS is
committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who
are representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly
embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with
us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations,
family responsibilities or other characteristics, including
Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds,
individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity,
and people with disability.
WA
Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part
of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to
achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
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.
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,
it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout
the health service. In addition to this, should the successful
applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next
most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Position
Profile:
The Senior
Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Support will be responsible for the
delivery of quality Pharmacy Services to the hospital across the
entire medication management continuum, including but not limited
to, management of imprest, transitions of care, quality use of
medicines and supporting the safe management of medicines. The
Senior Pharmacy Technician will have a thorough understanding of
the various pharmacy services delivered to the ward and will ensure
that there is a seamless integration between those services and the
medical, nursing, and administrative staff. Teaching, training, and
competency development will be a key aspect of this
position.
Area
Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city,
tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group.
Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers
tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and
elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also
a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and
excellence in medical research and patient care.
Employee
Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits
which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- 12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice.
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
- Flexible
working arrangements.
- Flexible
leave arrangements.
- Other
professional and location based allowances.
- For
information on superannuation click
here.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
For
Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to
contact Grace Dayoc, Coordinator Pharmacy Technician on 08 9224
1953.
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.
It is
preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or
manager.
Applicants are
advised to provide:
- A
detailed curriculum vitae summarising your experience and
suitability in meeting the position requirements.
- Details
of two work-related referees, one of which being your current
supervisor or manager.
- A
written statement, limited to 3 pages (minimum font size 11pt),
clearly addressing the following selection criteria as outlined
in the JDF:
EC1. Recent,
advanced and significant experience as a pharmacy technician in a
hospital setting, inclusive of demonstrated skills in pharmacy
computing /software packages.
EC2. Demonstrated
knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and workplace
guidelines that support the practice of pharmacy within a public
hospital
EC3. Demonstrated
high level written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
including the ability to effectively communicate sensitively and
respectfully with a diverse range of people including health
professionals and the public.
EC4. Demonstrated
problem solving and conflict resolution skills (such as resolving
practice-based issues and attention to detail) in the delivery of
pharmacy services.
EC5. Current
knowledge of legislative obligations for equal opportunity,
disability services and occupational safety and health, and
how these impact on employment and service delivery.
These
documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying
online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the
online application process as you will be required to answer
various questions and attach your documentation.
Please indicate the specific position(s) you are applying
for.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
