Senior Pharmacist - Paediatric Intensive Care and Projects - Grade 3

Job Description

Senior Pharmacist - Paediatric Intensive Care and Projects - Grade 3 The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. About the Role This is a Fixed Term Full Time position to cover Parental Leave for 12 months 1.0 FTE/80 hours per fortnight within the Pharmacy Department and PICU. You will be responsible for: Providing a high-quality pharmacy service to PICU. You will work collaboratively with the two other Senior Clinical Pharmacists to lead and support the rotational pharmacists, with an emphasis on supporting projects within the team. What you’ll achieve: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across intensive care and engage with them regarding medication related protocols and guidelines. Mentor and support early career pharmacists as they undertake quality improvement and research projects. Provide leadership to the Clinical Pharmacy Team. Your skills and experience Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent. Registered to practice as a pharmacist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Experience working in an Intensive Care Unit. What we offer: Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Employee Assistance Program. Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain. Valid Working with Children Check. Compliance with RCH’s “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure. Application process: To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! For more information about this position please contact Victoria Letts, Deputy Director of Pharmacy Ph:03 9345 5644 Email: Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply ” button. #J-18808-Ljbffr