Pharmacist Grade 1 / Grade 2

PharmacistIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$42.23-$62.51/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

546497 - Pharmacist (Grade 1 / 2)

Department of Pharmacy

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Temporary (6 months) Part-Time (0.6fte)

Everyone Is Welcome at Calvary Mater Newcastle

As a Pharmacist (Grade 1 / 2) you will be responsible for the provision of high-quality pharmacy services to Calvary Mater Newcastle (CMN) staff, patients, and carers is in accordance with SHPA standards of practice. This role is responsible for promoting safe and appropriate medication usage to optimise patient outcomes and the provision of pharmaceutical services for the facility as directed.

Working with Us

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.

We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each person and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics

including Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

In addition to an uplifting work environment, our people benefit from:

  • Work-life balance with 8-hour shifts
  • On-site parking
  • Clinical Scholarships and Tertiary Training

opportunities

  • Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
  • Discounted health insurance and technology products
  • Calvary Healthy Body and Mind Portal – Live classes, recipes, challenges
  • Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
  • Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
  • Gender neutral parental leave

Selection Criteria

  • Current registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA).
  • Recent demonstrated experience in hospital pharmacy (minimum of 3 years to be considered for a Grade 2 classification).
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build and maintain effective working relationships with a multidisciplinary team

Employment details

Salary Classification: Pharmacist - Grade 1 (Yr 1-2), Pharmacist -Grade 2 (Yr 1-3)

Remuneration: $42.23 to $62.51 per hour + super + annual leave loading

For more information contact: Rosemary.James@health.nsw.gov.au [Rosemary.James@health.nsw.gov.au] and quote position 546497

Pre-employment Conditions

  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa with unlimited rights to work in Australia.
  • Successfully complete pre-employment checks. Checks include: reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC.
  • Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.

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Key Responsibilities

As a Pharmacist (Grade 1 / 2), you will provide high-quality pharmacy services to staff, patients, and carers. You will promote safe medication usage to optimize patient outcomes and provide pharmaceutical services as directed.

Requirements

Candidates must have current registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA and recent experience in hospital pharmacy, with a minimum of 3 years for Grade 2 classification. Effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to work under high demand are essential.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPatient CareHigh Demand SituationsAHPRA Registration

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
24%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.5
Better work-life than 70% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote
  • Includes call
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About Calvary Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Sydney, NSW
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Work-life balance with 8-hour shifts
On-site parking
Clinical Scholarships and Tertiary Training opportunities
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options
Discounted health insurance and technology products
Calvary Healthy Body and Mind Portal
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees