Deputy Director of Pharmacy
Your role at St John of God Ballarat Hospital
Join St John of God Ballarat Hospital one of Victorias premier regional private hospitals where our dedicated team delivers high-quality compassionate care to the Ballarat community and surrounding regions.
With 256 beds and a broad range of services including maternity cardiology oncology rehabilitation day surgery and emergency care youll work alongside experienced caregivers and medical specialists in a modern supportive environment.
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Pharmacist to join our team as Deputy Director of Pharmacy supporting the Director of Pharmacy in providing clinical and operational leadership to deliver safe high-quality patient-focused pharmacy services and positive patient outcomes.
The Position
Support the Director of Pharmacy in leading and managing the hospitals Pharmacy Service ensuring compliance with relevant legislation Pharmacy Board of Victoria requirements SHPA standards and hospital policies.
Provide clinical pharmacy services including medication reviews patient education and collaboration with medical and multidisciplinary teams.
Support the safe storage supply and distribution of medications including chemotherapy services for inpatients and outpatients.
Support the leadership development and rostering of the Pharmacy team including coaching mentoring and performance development.
Assist with the management of pharmacy operations including stock dispensing manufacturing and technician activities.
Provide medication and drug information to patients medical practitioners and hospital staff.
Contribute to strategic planning quality improvement risk management and ongoing service development.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaborative high-quality patient care.
Contribute to staff education professional development committees and relevant hospital initiatives.
Promote a positive team culture aligned with St John of God Health Cares Mission and Values.
About You
You will be a qualified Pharmacist with current registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) with demonstrated clinical and leadership experience in a hospital pharmacy setting. You will have the ability to support the delivery of high standards of clinical practice governance and medication safety while contributing to the effective leadership and development of the Pharmacy team.
You will possess strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key internal and external stakeholders. Your ability to manage competing priorities support team development and contribute to continuous improvement will be essential.
Above all patient care will be at the core of everything you do with a strong commitment to supporting and promoting the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
We can offer you
Salary $121134- $136003 (pro rata basis for part time) plus 12% superannuation
Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave and well-being programs
Employee discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Innovative Professional Development opportunities
Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
For enquiries contact Katherine John - Director of Pharmacy
If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date
At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1