Senior Intensive Care Unit Pharmacist
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced critical care pharmacy leader to join a dynamic team at Royal North Shore Hospital.
Why join NSLHD:
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
- Working in State-of-the-Art Facilities.
- Being a part of a Supportive Culture.
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: REQ601653
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
What you'll be doing
The Senior ICU Pharmacist leads the 7-day clinical pharmacy and quality use of medicines services within the Intensive Care Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital.
Provides expert guidance and advice to pharmacists and other healthcare professional providing clinical services in the Intensive Care Unit.
Leads education and training of clinical pharmacists working in the Intensive Care Unit to facilitate 7 day per week service delivery.
Participate in clinical pharmacy services provision including the general roster as required, including participating in weekend, public holiday, and on-call rosters.
Leads relevant research and quality use of medicines initiatives, presenting at professional conferences & publication in relevant
journals.
Collaborates with senior clinicians in the Intensive Care Unit in the ongoing management of critical care patients at RNSH.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Postgraduate qualifications in either Diploma of Hospital Pharmacy, Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy or any other relevant postgraduate qualifications. Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no conditions or restrictions on practice and evidence of extensive relevant hospital experience.
- Advanced-level clinical practice in intensive care pharmacy, including advanced skills and knowledge in critical care pharmacotherapy and ability to contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making in managing complex critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, maintain and share quality improvement and research activities, as well as implement innovative practice models and conduct service evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, consistently prioritising tasks and managing high-pressure workloads. Skilled in applying advanced clinical reasoning and exercising independent professional judgement. Demonstrated ability to supervise other Pharmacy staff and be responsible for the supervision of other Pharmacists, as well as participation in teaching programs.
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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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Applications Close: 10 September 2025
Tentative Interview date: Week of 15 September 2025
