Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital - Resident Pharmacist (Grade 1/2)

• Kickstart your hospital pharmacy career with our Resident Program—build expertise, master diverse practices, and unlock exciting career opportunities.
• Join as a Resident Pharmacist at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals to deliver exceptional care.
• Monthly Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) plus annual leave for full-time staff.

Deliver quality care at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, gaining diverse skills via structured training and career growth.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 05/01/2027)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1 / Grade 2
Remuneration: $39.23 - $58.07 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Resident Pharmacist is responsible for the provision of quality pharmaceutical services to inpatients and outpatients at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals through a structured practice-based experiential training program. The resident Program provides early hospital career pharmacists the opportunity to develop competency in various aspects of hospital pharmacy practice and diversify their career paths.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by tertiary education institutions e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist registration with AHPRA

Selection Criteria:

1. Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (or eligible for registration within 3 months of commencement).
2. Ability to apply current and good practical therapeutic knowledge in a clinical environment.
3. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to the professional development relevant to areas of practice.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the priorities and requirements of hospital pharmacy.
5. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking tasks such as dispensing.
7. Ability to rotate across WSLHD sites, participate in flexible work hours, on-call, afterhours, weekend and public holiday work as required.
8. Proven commitment to professional development, continuing education and pharmacy research, including membership of a professional pharmacy association, preferably the Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)

Requisition ID: REQ532715
Applications Close: 5th December 2024

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed  Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Fatima Small at Fatima.Small@health.nsw.gov.au