The Team:

The Statewide Hospital Pharmacy Northwest (the Northwest Hospitals Pharmacy Department) team is comprised of rotational pharmacists and technicians; specialist pharmacists and leadership roles provides high level of pharmacy services to both the Northwest Regional Hospital in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe. Our pharmacists collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred, medicine-related care. With patient safety and professional development at the heart of our ethos, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

The Northwest Hospitals Pharmacy Department is an accredited Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Resident Training Program Site. The Resident Training Program is a 2-year structured workplace training program designed to support pharmacists to develop their practice from general practice towards Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) Pharmacist Resident recognition.  The training program supports the Resident candidate to develop their clinical pharmacy, operational and self-development skills in a supportive environment. The training program is suitable for both early career pharmacists, and also for those more experienced pharmacists that are new to hospital pharmacy practice.

Pharmacy careers in the Tasmanian Health Service

The Role:

There are roles available for Pharmacists both within our Resident Training Program or for general employment within our team, to provide a comprehensive, efficient, and accountable pharmacy service for hospital inpatients and outpatients.  

You will need to:

• Provide a comprehensive set of Clinical Pharmacy Services including Best Possible Medication History taking, development of Medication Management and Action Plans in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, and patient education across every stage of inpatient care. Training is available on-the-job for those that haven’t undertaken these roles before.
• Dispense medications for inpatient, outpatient, and discharge supply, in accordance with all legal requirements, and work within the parameters of the various medication access schemes available in public hospitals including the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the Special Access Scheme, Section 100, Clinical Trials, and Early Access Schemes.
• Routinely offer verbal and written medicines information and other supporting health advice to patients.
• Provide information on medications to hospital staff and contribute to the development of their knowledge of medication related issues.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Multiple Permanent, full time/ part-time, shift worker positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: Allied Health Professional Level 1-2

$73,834 to $111,364 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

 The following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways, including access to our Pharmacy Residency Program.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

For pre-registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.

Applicants should note the position features:

• Pharmacists will work at any site within Pharmacy Services or at specified locations of other nominated health providers such as Mental Health Services within the region in which the incumbent is employed
• May be required to participate in weekend and on-call services

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Generic Pharmacist (Statewide) HP1-2

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Fiona Lockwood
Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: (03) 6777 6733
Email address: shp.statewidesupport@ths.tas.gov.au 

*Applications close 14 December 11:55pm.