Position Title: Specialist Pharmacist- Cancer Care (Grade 2)
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Hours per week: 38 hours
Position Grade: Pharmacist Grade 2
Salary: $108607.90- $115143.27
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: Pharmacy
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
The Specialist Pharmacist Cancer Care, is a specialist clinical role. The purpose of the role is to provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across St Vincent’s Hospital and affiliated services for the defined specialty area of inpatient and outpatient Cancer Care.
The Specialist Pharmacist Cancer Care will work closely with our Lead Pharmacist in Cancer Care to provide clinical services to inpatient and outpatients.
SVHS has a large oncology and haematology patient base and has a diverse patient cohort making for a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity.
The Cancer Care Pharmacy Team is part of the wider SVHS pharmacy department who strive to uphold the SVHA Mission and Values through their dedication to patient care and focus on professional development and research.
All Specialist Pharmacist roles are integral members of the SVHS Pharmacy team to provide specialist clinical knowledge and skills for the pharmacy service. The position will work closely with Team Leader and Lead Pharmacist positions, to maintain comprehensive pharmacy service across all operational hours. At times this position may undertake the roles of other Specialist Pharmacists to ensure continuity of service provision.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Pharmacist who possess a passion for patient-centred care to join our team!
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Current Pharmacy Registration with AHPRA with no scope on conditions of practice, able to meet the criteria set out in the Health Employees' Pharmacists (State) Award for a Grade 2 Pharmacist, and ability to provide weekend and on-call out of hours service as per roster.
3. Experience and a demonstrated high level of performance, competence, expertise, skill and application of clinical judgment in the provision of Cancer Care pharmacy services including relevant governance and regulatory requirements.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as demonstrated effective interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with other health professionals and patients
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team and foster a positive workplace culture
6. Demonstrated skills and experience in managing a complex workload, excellent organisational and time management skills and a high attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking all tasks
7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and education
Applications close on DD/MM/YY
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan