Operating Theatre Pharmacist

About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 7,200 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

Seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist, Grade 3, to work full time in the perioperative setting across Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital .

• Fixed Term, Developmental, Full Time 80 hours per fortnight, until 26/04/19
• Lead the direction, planning, provision and review of pharmacy services to the operating theatres across Western Health

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to work with Anaethetic and Perioperative teams to implement medication safety improvements, reductions in drug expenditure and co-ordinate quality improvement initiatives.

Duties

• To promote quality use of medicines within the Operating Theatres
• To act as the representative of the pharmacy service in all matters relating to patient care
• Ensure that any risks and adverse events are reported and assessed in line with developing and implementing prevention strategies
• Identify trinds in risk relating to medicines used in the perioperative setting
• Advise on issues relating to rational prescribing with repsect to efficacy, side effects and safety and recommend alternative therapies

Essential Criteria

• Eligible for general registration as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Recognised post-graduate masters level degree in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to monitor trends in drug expenditure and optimise financial outcomes
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to keep abreast of current knowledge and accepted practices
• Ability to work across any Western Health Campus

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits such as:
• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Discounted Onsite car parking
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children's check.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.