Intern Pharmacist
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- Pharmacy
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- REQ591444 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
An exciting opportunity exists to join the pharmacy intern program within NSLHD. Two positions are available in the 2025 program, where successful candidates will work across Royal North Shore and Ryde Hospitals.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time and Part Time until 31 December 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment) roles available
Position Classification: Pharmacist Unregistered
Remuneration: $1,457.46 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ591444
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.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
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
Royal North Shore Hospital pharmacy department (approximately 6 months) and Ryde Hospital pharmacy department (approximately 6 months)
What you'll be doing
Under the supervision of registered pharmacists, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy services including clinical pharmacy services, dispensing, medicines information and manufacturing.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent degree and eligible for provisional pharmacist registration with the Australian Healthcare Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an intern pharmacist with an ability to rotate across RNS/Ryde Hospital sites and participate in after hours, weekend and public holiday work as required.
- High level of clinical pharmaceutical knowledge, and understanding of its application in therapeutic situations.
- Ability to cultivate resilience and wellbeing in challenging situations.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including with ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with patients, carers, pharmacy department staff and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to use initiative.
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For role related queries or questions contact Suzanne Olding on Suzanne.Olding@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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