CRVCID . ****** Develop and apply your clinical expertise within our specialist paediatric care environment. We currently have a Fixed Term (1 FTE) appointment, for up to 12 months, available as Full Time or Part Time, with possibility of extension(s) and permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other Full Time, Part Time and Casual P2 Pharmacist vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months).
About the Role
The Child and Adolescent Health Service is seeking experienced Senior Pharmacists to join our team provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical pharmacy services within a specialist paediatric hospital setting across Perth Children's Hospital and Neonatology, and community-based locations in the Perth Metro area. As a Senior Pharmacist, you work closely within a team of multi-disciplinary health professionals to optimise outcomes for children and young people and their families. You will monitor and review patients' medication profiles, identify and manage medication-related risks, provide expert drug information and apply your advanced clinical knowledge to support the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines. You will also contribute to the ongoing development, evaluation and improvement of pharmacy services and evidence-based clinical pharmacy practice.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing evidence-based advice and drug information to patients, carers and health professionals.
Participating in clinical reviews, case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Providing medication counselling and education to patients and families to support safe and effective use of medicines.
Supporting the safe supply, storage, handling and administration of medicines across clinical areas.
Supervising or undertaking the preparation of dispensed and manufactured medicines, including intravenous admixtures, cytotoxic medicines and parenteral nutrition, where required.
Supporting the professional development of the Pharmacy team through clinical orientation, supervision, education, mentoring and support of pharmacists, interns and students.
Initiating and contributing to quality improvement, research and service evaluation activities.
Ensuring pharmacy practice complies with relevant legislation, professional standards, hospital requirements and medication management policies.




If you have strong clinical expertise from within a acute care hospital environment, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care, together with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
A tertiary qualification in Pharmacy and eligibility for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia is required for this role.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,



it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). With over **** employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
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CAHS values
To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities , CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion , Collaboration , Equity , Respect , Excellence and Accountability . During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
Support for your interview process
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. You can reach the team via or by calling ************. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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📌 Senior Pharmacist (Perth)
🏢 Child and Adolescent Health Service
📍 Perth