Position Overview

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Under general direction from the Clinical Pharmacist – Education, Training and Workforce Development, you will work closely with a team of dedicated and skilled technicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners, to deliver a safe, efficacious and patient centred pharmacy service across NCH.

Under supervision of a registered Pharmacist you will:

1. Provide a clinical pharmacy service following the Advanced Pharmacy Australia Clinical Pharmacy Standards. This includes but is not limited to; admission medication history and reconciliation, review of medication orders to ensure clarity, validity and appropriateness, therapeutic drug monitoring, assessment and ongoing monitoring of medication management, discharge planning and facilitation, participation in clinical decision-making and provision of medicines information to patients and health professionals.
2. Dispense individual prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients and patients on discharge including the preparation of non-sterile extemporaneous pharmaceuticals using established principles, techniques and methods.
3. Assist with the receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals and maintain accurate records in the process.
4. Participate in the department’s quality improvement projects, health promotion activities, educational programs, and research activities.
5. Promote at every opportunity, quality use of medicines principles, ensuring correct prescribing, and compliance with Drugs and Therapeutics Committee endorsed prescribing restrictions and protocols.
6. Participate in the NCH pre-registration training program, CHS Allied Health Interprofessional Graduate Program and other designated educational activities such as the attendance and contribution to clinical pharmacist meetings as rostered.
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
8. Participate in weekend and after-hours work as needed according to the departmental roster.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

1. Passion for learning and contributing to great healthcare, so as to achieve the best patient care outcomes possible, with the patient's goals and objectives in mind.
2. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of personal drive and integrity.
3. Self-motivated, ability to demonstrate initiative and thrive in a busy and dynamic environment.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Pharmacy.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a provisional pharmacist.
• Eligible to enrol in an Intern Training Program accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

• AdPhA (Advanced Pharmacy Australia) Membership.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:.

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Knowledge of pharmacology and pharmacotherapy (consistent with undergraduate training) and an understanding of clinical pharmacy activities (consistent with the AdPha Clinical Pharmacy Standards) and an ability to apply this to practical situations.
2. Well-developed interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of hospital staff, patients and carers.
3. Demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete duties (including ability to be self-directed and work independently within scope of practice and seek assistance when required.
4. Engagement in the profession of pharmacy and a commitment to continuous development and extension as a health professional.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Work Environment Description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.