:PermanentFull Time:Pharmacy Tech Gde 2: 71903.63 - 78817.3 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging):38:REQ553578
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Please apply if you are interested in joining the Paediatric Pharmacy Technician Team at Sydney Children's Hospital. This is a rotational program position across inpatient dispensary, outpatient, ambulatory, production, gene therapy, automation and robotics. This position may also include inpatient inventory and medication management in paediatric Med/Surg, Oncology, Emergency and Intensive Care for appropriate qualified candidates.What you'll be doing
To be part of the team facilitating the provision and further development of the pharmacy service to patients and clients of the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick including undertaking both technician support roles and advanced practice roles to enable the pharmacists to focus on clinical pharmacy service provision.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking all tasks
- Ability to understand and adhere to all legislative requirements
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with information technology and familiar with the use of pharmacy software e.g. iPharmacy system.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Demonstrated understanding and experience of dispensing/issuing of pharmaceuticals in a hospital or community pharmacy setting or equivalent experience.
- Candidates must have relevant qualifications as per the award to enable appointment as a Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 i.e. completed a qualification in a relevant field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or up to the level of Certificate III (or as deemed equivalent by the organisation). Candidates who have Certificate IV qualifications as per the award may be considered for appointment as a Pharmacy Technician Grade 2.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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For role related queries or questions contact Felicity Wright on [email protected]
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on [email protected]
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Applications Close: 20/02/2025