Grade 1/2 Pharmacist

Grade 1/2 Pharmacist

Bass Coast Health Pharmacy Department

Permanent Full Time

About us

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is the sub-regional health service for the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires, across Victoria’s South Eastern coast.

With head office at Wonthaggi Hospital, we serve the municipality with facilities in San Remo & Cowes, and dozens of staff on the road to wherever we’re needed.

An easy 90-minute drive from Melbourne means we’re easily commutable for those who haven’t yet cottoned on that the Bass Coast is the ideal place to live – with wineries, fooderies, farms, Phillip Island tourist attractions, the Bunurong Coastal Drive, Wilsons Prom, and miles of beaches, right on our doorstep!

In order to support our rapidly growing population, we’re forecast to grow our services, and our clinical and non-clinical workforce, by up to 45% to 2023. This means we’re always on the lookout for good people who embody our WE CARE values, who might make good additions to our excellent team.

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Grade 1 or 2 Pharmacist to join our busy and growing Pharmacy Department.  As a member of the team you will play an important role in providing clinical pharmacy services to the health service. This will include rotations in the pharmacy department, acute ward, subacute ward and hospital in the home (HITH). There is also the opportunity to work in the haematology/oncology day infusion unit and emergency department depending on level of experience. This role also has a wide scope for career development and professional growth.

Requirements of the position are:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent degree with registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA). 
• Valid Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• COVID-19 Vaccination in accordance with the Chief Health officer COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions
• Demonstrated adequate level of clinical knowledge, communication skills and ability to work as part of a team 
• Ability to instruct and supervise to Pharmacy Technicians, Intern Pharmacists and students
• The ability to be flexible and work varying start and finish times, days of work (including weekends) as required

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