Pharmacist - Immunisations

Pharmacist (Grade 1 or 2) - Immunisations The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. For further Information on RCH is availablehere . About the Role This is a Permanent Full-Time position at 80 hour per fortnight, or Part-Time would be considered at 48 hours per fortnight, within the Immunisation Centre and Pharmacy Department. In this position you will be responsible for monitoring and ordering of vaccine supply, providing advice through the telephone advice line and the opportunity to be part of the immunisations team. A strong emphasis on regular medication and patient-focused pharmacy activities is expected, including medication review, dispensing and counselling, treatment review and liaison with other health professionals, to ensure safe and appropriate medication use, compliance with hospital policies and timely provision of services. Classification for this position with range from SW5 – SX5 What you’ll achieve Deliver excellent, evidence-based pharmaceutical care in immunisation services, including assessment of patient suitability, vaccine preparation and administration, and post-vaccination monitoring in accordance with national and local guidelines. Provide pharmacy services across applicable settings (e.g. inpatient, outpatient clinics, or ambulatory care) where immunisations are administered. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including consent forms, vaccination records, and adverse event reports, in line with pharmacy practice standards and RCH procedures. Your skills and experience Bachelor of Pharmacy Registered to practice as a pharmacist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency & name appears on the register of the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Successful completion of a recognized “Immuniser program of study’ (Grade 2) Other requirements Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain. Valid Working with Children Check Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure What we offer Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay Culture of continuous improvement Flexible work options available Application process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world‐class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award‑winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. Contact Victoria Letts, Deputy Director of Pharmacy Ph: Email: Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply button” #J-18808-Ljbffr