Job Description
Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Melbourne VIC
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Contract
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2mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment
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Locum Clinical Pharmacist - Grampians Health, Ballarat
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About the Role
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Grampians Health is seeking experienced Clinical Pharmacists to join the pharmacy team at Ballarat Health Services on a locum basis. Working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, you will provide high-quality ward-based clinical pharmacy services across a range of inpatient specialties.
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The successful candidate will become part of a well-established team of pharmacists delivering patient-centred care across one of regional Victoria's largest health services. Opportunities may exist to work across a variety of clinical areas depending on experience and service requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
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Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to inpatient wards, including medication reconciliation, medication review, therapeutic recommendations and discharge planning.
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Provide clinical assessment, intervention, advocacy and consultation to patients and the multidisciplinary team.
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Support protected and effective medication management practices in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
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Facilitate continuity of care and contribute to effective patient flow, particularly at transitions of care.
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Liaise with medical, nursing and allied health staff to optimise medication outcomes for patients.
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Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings as required.
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Provide education and mentorship to pharmacy students, interns and junior staff.
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Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives, education programs and clinical governance activities.
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Support operational pharmacy services and weekend/public holiday rosters as required.
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Essential Criteria
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Current general registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA.
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Previous experience working in an Australian hospital.
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Demonstrated ability to provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services independently.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and hospital systems.
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Desirable Criteria
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Experience across acute medical, surgical or specialty wards.
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Previous locum or regional hospital experience.
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Experience with electronic medication management systems.
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Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting (PPMC) credentialing or willingness to undertake training.
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Postgraduate qualifications or ongoing career development in clinical pharmacy.
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About Grampians Health
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Grampians Health provides healthcare services across Ballarat, Horsham, and their Stawell Campus. The Ballarat campus offers pharmacists the opportunity to work within a large regional referral service alongside experienced clinicians and pharmacy leaders in a collaborative and supportive environment. Grampians Health actively supports professional development, advanced scope of practice initiatives and ongoing education.
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Locum Package
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Competitive hourly rates.
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Travel and accommodation assistance provided.
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Flexible contract lengths available.
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Opportunities for extension.
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Supportive onboarding and credentialing process.
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Exposure to a broad range of clinical specialties within a regional referral centre
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📌 Locum Clinical Pharmacist (Victoria)
🏢 Cornerstone Medical Recruitment
📍 Victoria