CCLHD - Intern Pharmacist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Contract End Date - 18 January 2027
Position Classification: Pharmacist Unregistered
Remuneration: $1457.45 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ587927

Applications Close: Monday 11 August at 11:59 pm 

Ready to launch your pharmacy career where it really counts?
Step into a high-impact internship that goes beyond the basics. At our hospital, you'll be part of a passionate pharmacy team where learning is hands-on, mentorship is genuine, and every day brings the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.

This isn't just an internship, it's your stepping stone to becoming a skilled, confident, and registered hospital pharmacist. Here, you won't just grow your knowledge, you'll grow your purpose.

About the Role

As our Intern Pharmacist, you'll actively participate in the day-to-day functions of the Pharmacy Department, contributing to both dispensary and ward-based services. You'll be supported in developing the clinical and technical skills necessary to meet AHPRA registration standards, while also making a valuable contribution to patient care from day one.

Your role will grow as you do with increasing responsibility and learning opportunities across medication reviews, counselling, inventory management, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

• Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent degree and eligible for registration with the Australian Healthcare Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an intern pharmacist.
• Current unencumbered driver's license and ability to travel across sites within the District and to other external sites as required.
• Passionate about improving patient outcomes through safe, evidence-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative with skills and experience in managing a complex workload, problem-solving, and application of innovative work practices.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.   

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance, Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits, Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing, Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance
• Financial Benefits, Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Career Growth, Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD 

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
 
Vaccination Requirements 

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. 

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
 
Additional Information
 
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. 

Need More Information?
 For role-related queries, please contact Linzi- Jayne Robson on:
Phone: 02 4320 2269
Email: linzijane.robson@health.nsw.gov.au
 
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