Key Points
- Employment Type: 12-months maximum-term contract, choice of either full-time or part-time employment.
- Location: Slade Pharmacy Pimlico, located inside Mater Private Hospital Townsville
- Experience: Open to all Pharmacists with AHPRA general registration. No hospital background required.
At Icon, You Can
Imagine starting your pharmacy career in a place where you can gain valuable clinical experience while living just minutes away from world-renowned beaches, including Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef. At Slade Pharmacy Pimlico, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds; a fulfilling hospital pharmacy role and the chance to explore some of Australia’s most breathtaking natural wonders.
Start Your Career in Hospital Pharmacy
Newly registered pharmacists are encouraged to apply! With comprehensive training provided, this is your chance to develop clinical skills straight after your internship.
Flexible Work Arrangement
This is a 12-month maximum term contract role with the flexibility to choose between full-time or part-time employment. Choose your desired working days for the part time role.
Fast-Track your Career with Us
Jumpstart your pharmacy career with hands-on hospital experience right from the start, positioning yourself for future opportunities in public health or other exciting roles within our expansive network. You'll build a strong foundation for long-term career growth and open doors to a wide range of possibilities.
Slade Pharmacy is part of Icon Group, and what we do matters to more people every day. Every role here holds a strong contribution to the care provided and when you choose a career with Icon, you help change lives for the better.
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people.
What You’ll Do
As a Pharmacist at Mater Private Hospital Townsville, you will provide hands-on clinical pharmacy services, support patient care and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. This is the perfect environment to sharpen your skills and gain experience that will open doors to future opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting.
- Conduct medication history interviews and reconciliation at transitions of care.
- Provide medication counselling and education to patients.
- Monitor medication outcomes and manage adverse drug reactions.
- Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide the best patient care.
- Participate in training sessions for pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff.
- Support quality use of medicines through various audits and projects.
Our full-time roster runs Monday to Friday with one short weekend shift every fortnight, giving you ample time to enjoy the stunning outdoors.
What You’ll Bring
Whether you’re a newly registered Pharmacist eager to dive into the world of hospital pharmacy or someone with experience in a community pharmacy looking to make a transition, we would love to hear from you. Full training will be provided to ensure your successful transition into the hospital space.
Essential Requirements
- General registration with AHPRA, with no restrictions on practice.
- Australian working rights, valid for at least 12-month from start of employment.
- Personal Indemnity insurance.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Prior experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting
Amazing Benefits We Provide
- Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
- Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
- Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
- Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
- Paid Parental Leave and Purchasable Annual Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.
About Slade Pharmacy
Established as a family business in 1965, Slade Pharmacy is underpinned by 60 years’ of pharmacy experience. Slade delivers pharmacy services and best clinical practice through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework.
As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy employs more than 1,100 pharmacists, technicians and support staff. Slade has more than 70 pharmacies across Australia and is dedicated to quality patient care delivered by an experienced team alongside longstanding partnerships with large private hospital groups.
For more information visit https://sladepharmacy.com.au/ ;
To Apply
Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you’d love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role.
Pre-Employment Health Requirement
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.