Position Title: Specialist Pharmacist - Prescription Medicines and Drugs of Addiction (PANDA Unit)
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 30 hours (plus weekend work and on call as per roster requirements)
Position Grade: Pharmacist, Grade 1/ 2 (Year 1-5)
Salary: $77,790.72 to $115,143.27(pro-rata) base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: Pharmacy Department
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
The Specialist Pharmacist Prescription Medicines and Drugs of Addiction (PANDA Unit), is a specialist clinical role who is a member of both the Pharmacy clinical team and the SVHS PANDA multi-disciplinary team.
The Psychiatric Alcohol and Non-prescription Drug Assessment (PANDA) Unit Pharmacist is responsible for provision of pharmaceutical care to patients of St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, primarily to patients admitted to the PANDA six bed ward, in accordance with Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) Standards of Clinical Pharmacy Practice and local SVHNS Policies and Procedures.
The main focus of the position is to work as part of the St Vincent’s PANDA Service multi-disciplinary team and support the Pharmacy Department to promote patient well-being, reduce the harm resulting from the use of alcohol, other drugs and promote the quality use of medicines.
The Specialist Pharmacist Prescription Medicines and Drugs of Addiction (PANDA Unit) is part of the wider SVHS pharmacy department who strive to uphold the SVHA Mission and Values through their dedication to patient care and focus on professional development and research
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Pharmacist who possess a passion for person centred care in the area of Drug and Alcohol or Mental Health.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Current Pharmacy Registration with AHPRA with no scope on conditions of practice, able to meet the criteria set out in the Health Employees' Pharmacists (State) Award for a Pharmacist, and ability to provide weekend and on-call out of hours service as per roster.
3. Experience and a demonstrated high level of performance, competence, expertise, skill and application of clinical judgment in the provision of Drug and Alcohol or Mental Health clinical services including relevant governance and regulatory requirements.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as demonstrated effective interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with other health professionals, Clinical Trials monitors and patients.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team and fostering a positive workplace culture.
6. Demonstrated skills and experience in managing a complex workload, excellent organisational and time management skills and a high attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking all tasks.
7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
Applications close on 27 June 2024
For more information and to apply, please click here.