Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist (Gde 3) - Campbelltown Hospital - Temp PT

Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist (Gde 3) - Campbelltown Hospital - Temp PT

This role is responsible to ensure the ongoing operation and development of a comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship program across Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals including provision of computerised decision support and restriction tools, monitoring performance, evaluating effectiveness, and supporting continuous improvement in quality and safety. Working as a member of the AMS team for SWSLHD ensuring implementation of the various aspects of the AMS policy and improving quality use of antimicrobials, liaising with prescribers, pharmacists and other clinicians.

So, if you have a good clinical knowledge on antimicrobial usage, work well as part of a team , have strong leadership qualities and are accountable for outcomes then this is the job for you!

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current registered as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no restrictions to the scope of practice.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and in writing) within a multi disciplinary environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop effective strategic relationships within the Organisation.
• Extensive clinical Pharmacy practice experience within a tertiary referral hospital, or experience in antimicrobial stewardship, or in critical care areas or haematology ward or Infectious Diseases
• Experience in the development and implementation of programs to manage quality use of medicines, particularly in the area of antimicrobials, or demonstrated participation in other quality improvement programs.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of education programs to various health professionals .
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change.
• Proven ability to critically review and assess practice including identifying opportunities for change and appropriate outcome measures demonstrating the change.

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Position Information

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact **********@health.nsw.gov.au
• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
• Discounted gym membership through
• Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards

.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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