Resident Pharmacist

Pharmacy

NSW - Other

Full Time

Epic Pharmacy

Key Points

• 2-year full-time residency program supported by SHPA with ongoing permanent clinical pharmacist position at Northern Beaches Hospital.
• Position based at Northern Beaches Hospital, located in Frenchs Forest NSW
• Practice-based experiential training targeted at early career Pharmacists and Pharmacists entering Hospital practice.

• Join a growing organisation with great benefits, dedicated training courses, structured career progression under our National Careers Pathway initiative, and endless opportunities to grow and progress your career.

  About the Opportunity
  Are you a motivated Pharmacist looking to build a solid foundation for your clinical career? This is your chance to join our team at Northern Beaches Hospital for a 2-year residency program in partnership with the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA).

  This highly sought after opportunity combines contemporary clinical pharmacy practice with structured learning and hands-on experience across multiple areas, including Dispensary, Operations, Surgical, Medical, and elective rotations. You’ll work in a supportive environment with access to training, mentorship, and career development tools, positioning you for success in hospital pharmacy.

  For more information about the residency program, visit https://adpha.au/workforce-research/training-programs/resident-training-programs/resident-training-program-hospital-pharmacy

  About the Role
  As a Resident Pharmacist, you’ll take on a hands-on role at Northern Beaches Hospital, delivering high-quality pharmacy services to patients across a range of clinical and operational areas. This position is focused on actively applying your knowledge to improve patient care while gaining exposure to diverse specialties through structured rotations.

  Responsibilities

• The provision of efficient clinical pharmacy services to a clinical area

• Conduct medication chart reviews and medication reconciliation at transfers of care
• Efficient and effective dispensing and distribution of medication
• Medication counselling to patients
• Work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams to provide routine advice in regard to patient care
• Support the quality use of medicines by participating in projects, audits, working groups or committees as required
• Support patients, carers, hospital staff and associated employees
• Educate and advise staff and customers on health promotion, disease prevention, drug selection and the proper use of medicines
• Commitment to continuing professional development and demonstrated evidence of meeting requirements specified by ICON Group Resident Training Program

• Development and maintenance of personal residency program practice portfolio and program requirements as specified by AdPha and ICON Group Resident Training Program Contribute to on-call, after hours and weekend services

  Site Information
  Northern Beaches Hospital is a 488-bed Hospital providing care to both public and private patients. The hospital has a 50 bed Emergency Department, 14 operating theatres, 2 cardiac catheter labs, 4 procedural rooms providing a comprehensive range of surgical services, critical care and intensive care services. The hospital also has Maternity, Paediatric, Renal, Cancer Care and Mental Health services.

  The Epic team at Northern Beaches is situated in the foyer of the hospital and has 40 full-time equivalent staff, including both Pharmacists and Technicians. Our team is split between the dispensary and the wards with Pharmacists providing a full clinical service to all inpatient wards of the hospital.

  About You
  Essential Criteria

• General registration with AHPRA, with no restrictions on practice.

• Early career Pharmacist with a desire for clinical hospital training
• Current professional indemnity liability insurance
• High attention to detail
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and forward plan
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Proven ability to contribute to a team environment and develop good working relationships

  Amazing Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!

• Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
• Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical