Pharmacy Assistant / Technician (Grade 1/2)

Job Description

Employment Type : Permanent Full TimePosition Classification : Pharmacy Assistant/Technician Grade 1 / 2Location : Royal Prince Alfred HospitalRequisition ID : REQ543138You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring. About the Role An opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to join the Pharmacy service at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as the Pharmacy Technician. This role sits under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Pharmacy, and is rotational between medication distribution responsibilities, dispensary rotations and manufacturing within the department. There is also potential for rotations to Balmain Hospital. The position is open to Pharmacy Assistants through to Pharmacy Technicians up to grade 2 depending on prior experience. Professional development of our staff is encouraged and supported with training for manufacturing skills provided in-house. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital provides a comprehensive range of clinical services to residents of the Sydney Local Health District and has specialized areas of practice in liver, renal and bone marrow transplant, Melanoma therapy, Haematology, Cardiology and Mental Health. The pharmacy department also provides clinical trials, outpatients and production unit services. For more information, please view the Position Description . Ideal Candidate Recent relevant work experience in pharmacy. Completion of a Certificate III (or willing to undertake) or Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Pharmacy Support or relevant qualifications deemed by the Health Administration Corporation to be equivalent; competency in dispensing, non-sterile production and ward distribution; and ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations (Technician Grades only). All candidates must have full working rights within Australia. Benefits and Perks! Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading. Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit Salary Packaging Plus . Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families. Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD . Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015) . SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: . Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn . For enquiries, please contact Kevin Collins via email at . Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 17 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr