Voluntary Assisted Dying Pharmacist

Why join NSLHD:

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

Be part of a statewide pharmacy service at the forefront of compassionate end‑of‑life care.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients, families and clinicians to ensure the safe and effective delivery of Voluntary Assisted Dying across NSW. Interested applicants are encouraged to get in contact to discuss the role. 

We are advertising two part-time positions: a permanent role (24 hours per week) and a temporary role (16 hours per week). An eligibility list will also be established for future opportunities.

Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary Part Time positions available until 5 February 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $69.14 - $71.01 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 24
Requisition ID: REQ653977

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

 
Voluntary Assisted Dying Pharmacy Statewide Service based at Royal North Shore Hospital

What you'll be doing
In this role, you will work as a key member of the Statewide Voluntary Assisted Dying Pharmacy Service, providing expert pharmaceutical advice and support to patients, families, and clinicians. You will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of a safe, compliant and compassionate VAD pharmacy service, including the supply of approved VAD medicines, education and support of health professionals, participation in quality improvement activities, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary statewide team to ensure equitable access to VAD services across NSW.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: