Pharmacist Rotational Grade 1/2 - Targeted
Step into a career where every rotation brings growth - join the John Hunter Pharmacy team and make a real impact, one patient at a time
Remuneration: $40.60 - $60.10 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Part Time opportunities available
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/2
Location: Awabakal Country | John Hunter Hospital
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ578229
Applications Close: Sunday 29th June 2025
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Where you'll be working:
John Hunter Hospital pharmacy department is actively looking for dedicated and motivated pharmacists to become part of our team. Our core value of teamwork isn't just a slogan – it's the heartbeat of our organisation. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team where everyone's voice matters and where collective success is the ultimate goal.
This position offers a rotational structure, providing exposure to operational and clinical areas such as dispensary, supply, production, medication safety, medical, surgical, and paediatric domains. Our successful candidates will engage in quality improvement initiatives and project assignments, supported by Senior Team Leaders and our Deputy Service Managers.
If you are looking for your next career move or just a change of scenery, reach out today for a conversation around working with us. We encourage you to initially contact one of our deputy service managers to discuss your application. You can reach them via email: Kate.OHara@health.nsw.gov.au or Tracey.Meares@health.nsw.gov.au
About the role:
A typical day in this role involves managing medication supply, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, performing clinical reviews, and providing patient counselling to ensure optimal treatment outcomes. This position requires excellent communication, strong clinical reasoning skills and well-developed therapeutic knowledge and great time management. It has significant interaction with both patients, pharmacy staff and other health professionals.
As part of our large team of pharmacists, you will be supported by senior team leaders and our deputy service managers. Ongoing clinical supervision and opportunities for further training and development will be provided, facilitating the expansion of your professional portfolio.
About you:
John Hunter Hospital pharmacy department is actively looking for dedicated and motivated pharmacists to become part of our team. Our core value of teamwork isn't just a slogan – it's the heartbeat of our organisation. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team where everyone's voice matters and where collective success is the ultimate goal.
This position offers a rotational structure, providing exposure to operational and clinical areas such as dispensary, supply, production, medication safety, medical, surgical, and paediatric domains. Our successful candidates will engage in quality improvement initiatives and project assignments, supported by Senior Team Leaders and our Deputy Service Managers.
If you are looking for your next career move or just a change of scenery, reach out today for a conversation around working with us. We encourage you to initially contact one of our deputy service managers to discuss your application. You can reach them via email: Kate.OHara@health.nsw.gov.au or Tracey.Meares@health.nsw.gov.au
About the role:
A typical day in this role involves managing medication supply, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, performing clinical reviews, and providing patient counselling to ensure optimal treatment outcomes. This position requires excellent communication, strong clinical reasoning skills and well-developed therapeutic knowledge and great time management. It has significant interaction with both patients, pharmacy staff and other health professionals.
As part of our large team of pharmacists, you will be supported by senior team leaders and our deputy service managers. Ongoing clinical supervision and opportunities for further training and development will be provided, facilitating the expansion of your professional portfolio.
About you:
- You have great clinical knowledge that you actively apply in your daily practice
- You are a great team player with excellent prioritisation skills
- You are responsive to working in a busy, ever-changing environment
- You happily work within established processes and procedures with a readiness to contribute to ongoing improvements
- You embrace reflective learning and are driven to develop your own skillset
Requirements and additional information:
- Proof of eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration agency, Pharmacy.
- Willingness to work weekend and rotating roster.
- Candidates seeking appointment at Grade 2 must be able to demonstrate fulfilment of the criteria for grade 2 pharmacist in accordance with the Health Employees' Pharmacists (State) Award.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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