Health
Canberra Hospital and Health Services
Medicine
Infectious Diseases

Health Professional Level 3

Salary Range: $87,257 - $91,942 (up to $96,502 on achieving a personal upgrade) (PN: 22923)

ACT Health is a values-led Directorate. Our values guide our day-to-day actions, behaviours, decisions and communications to successfully deliver the best services to meet the needs of our community. They were developed by us, for us and are unique to our work. At ACT Health we are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment we strongly encourage people from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, or People with Disability, to apply for all positions.

Overview of the work area and position: The Canberra Hospital and Health Services (CHHS) Pharmacy Department have a dynamic, talented team of over 45 Pharmacists. The department provides a range of clinical services to inpatients and outpatients including a number of specialised services. The Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist will work within the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Team, to promote quality use of antimicrobials that is safe and cost-effective within Canberra Hospital and Health Services (CHHS).  The position holder will participate in the CHHS antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) program, providing both clinical and administrative input under the supervision of the Senior Antimicrobial Pharmacist. The position holder will also integrate into the CHHS Pharmacy team and will provide a range of pharmacy services on weekends, after hours and as rostered. The pharmacy team charter is "Our competent and professional team will provide a contemporary and forward thinking pharmacy service that gives the best patient focused care possible and is valued by the ACT health community"

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory: Appropriate Pharmacist qualifications and eligibility for registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia; a minimum of three years' experience as a registered Pharmacist, preferably in the hospital setting and provide a range of pharmacy services on weekends and after hours as rostered. Project management or research experience, Post-graduate qualifications in a related field/position highly desirable. Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police check; comply with ACT Health credentialing requirements for allied health professionals and comply with ACT Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Contact Officer: Daniel Lalor (02) 6244 2121 daniel.lalor@act.gov.au

For further information, please visit www.health.act.gov.au

Applications Close: 22 February 2018