Careers

2 positions available

• Rotational Hospital Pharmacist (Fixed term 12-month, with possibility of extension)
• Outpatient Pharmacist (Fixed term 12-month, with possibility of extension)

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centred cancer care. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients.

Rotational Hospital Pharmacist

• Outpatient dispensary role with rotation to other clinical areas;

• To provide education and advice to patients about their medication
• Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labelling medicines.
• Liaise and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow; verifying their preparation and labelling of pharmaceuticals.
• Participation in clinical programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, and health care professionals.
• Comply with legislative requirements
• Maintain records for controlled substances
• Patient-centered approach to delivering care

Outpatient Pharmacist

• Clinical verification and dispensing of outpatient prescriptions- including medicinal cannabis, oral chemotherapy and related medications, immunomodulators and pain medications.
• Understanding and adherence to local and legislative requirements in relation to dispensing and management of prescriptions including PBS requirements.
• Liaise with clinicians on the safe and quality use of medications.
• Provide education and counselling on the safe use of medications

Essential Criteria:

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Association (AHPRA)    
• Completion of the eviQ Pharmacy Anti-cancer drug course (free).                                                                                                       
• Must have experience in hospital pharmacy practice or a strong clinical practice background.
• Up-to-date drug knowledge particularly oncology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with all members of the health care team, patients and carers, contractors and vendors.
• An appreciation of the principles of medication safety.
• An understanding of the delivery of cancer care in a tertiary institution.
• Evidence of immunisations to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy for a Category A position

Benefits

• World Class Facility in Cancer Care
• Permanent Full-time position
• Competitive Salary based on previous experience
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 to increase your take home pay.
• Additional $2,650 meal and entertainment card benefit option
• 5% off Gift Cards through the SmartSalary program.
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing you with access to over 1000 Gyms, Pools and other workout facilities in NSW.
• Access EAP

Culture

We are committed to providing a working environment where everyone is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged because of their Indigenous identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion

We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O`Brien Lifehouse values to apply.

Applicants must have rights to work in Australia. Sponsorship is not available.