Senior Pharmacist Mental Health
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced mental health pharmacist to join the team at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (HKH).
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $2,526.53 - $2,594.89 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ557197
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, with links to the NSLHD services including Macquarie and Mona Vale/Brookvale
What you'll be doing
The senior pharmacist manages the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy service delivered to the Mental Health Units at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital; reporting and liaising with either the Director or Deputy Director of Pharmacy. The senior pharmacist will ensure that high quality, safe, person-centered and cost-efficient service is provided to mental health services. Come and work at a newly redeveloped campus in a supportive team with a positive work culture.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (or eligible for immediate registration) with no conditions or restrictions on practice and evidence of extensive and relevant hospital experience.
- Provide evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
- Substantial relevant clinical pharmacy experience and a broad range of clinical knowledge in the area of Mental Health in an acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Emad Tehrani on Emad.Tehrani@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 9 March 2025
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 10 March 2025
