Pharmacist - Senior

We are seeking a passionate Pharmacist in a full-time capacity to join our team in Nhill

West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality hospital care, residential aged care, disability services and community health facilities to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.

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ABOUT THE ROLE: To provide a range of clinical pharmaceutical services to consumers in all service requirements of West Wimmera Health Service (WWHS), which includes Nhill, Kaniva, Jeparit, Rainbow, Natimuk and Rupanyup Hospitals and Residential Aged Care Facilities; Goroke, Minyip and Murtoa Community Health Centres and Dental Services.
The Pharmacist will provide medicines information to health professionals and consumers, medication supply functions and other pharmacy services as outlined in the position description.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: Essential: Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) with registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
Recent experience working as a health service Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager.
Demonstrated ability to function with honesty and integrity in a work environment that is dependent on adherence to legal requirements.
Demonstrated excellence in customer focus approach to work and service quality.
Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Commitment to personal and others continuing education and professional development.
Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills.
Desirable: Recent experience in using iPharmacy software.
Post Graduate qualification in Pharmacy.
Membership to an appropriate professional body.
PREREQUISITES FOR EMPLOYMENT NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Working with Children Check.
Vaccinated for COVID-19 (as per Department of Health directive).
Influenza Vaccination.
Australian Driver's License.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To provide pharmaceutical care to consumers of West Wimmera Health Service's services.
Distribute medications throughout the health service.
Dispense medications by packaging and labelling pharmaceuticals.
Liaise with medical and nursing staff to ensure safe and appropriate medication use.
Act as a consumer advocate to prescribers for medication best practice.
HOW TO APPLY: If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:
Your resume , including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, using recent examples of your experiences.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9TH NOVEMBER 2024
Important: In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Evidence of current immunisation history is required.

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