North Canberra Hospital (NCH) Pharmacy sits within the Division of Allied Health, Ambulatory and Palliative Care and comprises a highly functioning and friendly team of approximately 45 staff – pharmacists, technicians and administrative staff. Currently, the department provides clinical pharmacy services using a complete digital health record to various specialty areas including critical care, emergency care, coronary care, stroke/neurology, general medicine, general surgery, palliative care, maternity, mental health, pre-admission clinic, hospital in the home, as well as dispensary and non-sterile manufacturing services. We also offer a pharmacy residency program, and a wide range of teaching opportunities. Over the next two years we plan to develop our services to include Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting (PPMC), enhanced use of technologies and automation, extended scope pharmacy technician roles and further development of the clinical pharmacy workforce. We are committed to providing a safe environment for our staff and our patients.

This position provides pharmacy graduates with the opportunity to obtain provisional pharmacist registration, complete supervised practice, and undertake a comprehensive intern training program. The program is designed to develop the clinical knowledge and practical skills required for competent practice as a pharmacist with general registration in a hospital setting.

The Pre-Registration Pharmacist will rotate through multiple service areas across NCH and contribute to the quality use of medicines and optimal patient care through the delivery of pharmacy services under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

The Pre-Registration Pharmacist is responsible for meeting the requirements set by the Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA), their Intern Training Program Provider, and the NCH Pharmacy Department.

In fulfilling these clinical and professional responsibilities, the Pre-Registration Pharmacist is expected to align with and actively support the vision, mission, and values of the NCH Pharmacy Department.

Our Pharmacy Vision – Leaders in pharmacy. The workplace of choice to deliver excellence in medicine management

Our Pharmacy Mission – A strong, innovative and inclusive team who collaborate to provide optimal medication management

Our Pharmacy Values – Integrity, Excellence and innovation, Caring and Inclusive, Stewardship and sustainability, Collaborative

NCH 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.

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 New Graduate Interprofessional 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.

• 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
• Strong organisational skills with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated, ability to demonstrate initiative and thrive in a busy and dynamic environment.

Behavioural Capabilities

Specific behavioural capabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of personal drive and integrity.
• Developed or emerging leadership skills and motivation with the ability to participate in the department's quality improvement projects, educational programs and research activities.
• Support colleagues where necessary to help deliver the pharmacy service and ensure optimal patient care and flow within the organisation e.g. assisting ward pharmacists or dispensary in periods of short staffing.
• Actively participate in developing a culture that promotes NCH Pharmacy’s mission, vision and values.

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

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• AdPhA (Advanced Pharmacy Australia) Membership.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Specific requirements include but are not limited to the following.

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

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.

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

1. Proven understanding of a pharmacist’s role in hospital pharmacy practice including entry level knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, and professional attributes sufficient to provide a clinical pharmacy service across a variety of clinical areas.
2. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective communication with consumers and colleagues in a written and oral format and build and maintain effective working relationships. This includes the ability to consult and negotiate effectively.
3. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, prioritise tasks, and manage workload to meet deadlines, while working independently within scope of practice and seeking support when needed.
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.

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.

Administrative	Frequency
Telephone use	Frequently
General computer use	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Occasionally
Graphical/analytical based	Occasionally
Sitting at a desk	Occasionally
Standing for long periods	Frequently

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Occasionally
Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness	Occasionally
Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries	Occasionally
Restraining e.g. involvement in physical containment of clients/consumers	Never
Exposure to Distressing Situations e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies; verbal abuse; domestic violence; suicide	Occasionally

Physical demands	Frequency
Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Frequently
Working outdoors	Never

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 - 9kg	Occasionally
Lifting 10 - 15kg	Never
Lifting 16kg+	Never
Climbing	Never
Running	Never
Reaching	Occasionally
Kneeling	Occasionally
Foot and leg movement	Occasionally
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Occasionally
Bending/squatting	Occasionally
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Never
Push/pull	Occasionally
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Never

Travel	Frequency
Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Occasionally
Frequent travel – driving	Occasionally

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Never
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Never
Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift	Never
Confined spaces	Never
Excessive noise	Never
Low lighting	Never
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Occasionally
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Never