• Competitive salary ranging from $84,580 to $114,655 per annum, with attractive salary packaging options.
• Relocation Assistance via salary packaging for tax benefits, PLUS Temporary Accommodation to help you settle in.
• Join a leading healthcare provider in a vibrant community – your expertise will make a difference! 

About The Friendlies Private Hospital

Affectionately known as The Friendlies, we are a prominent not-for-profit hospital located in Bundaberg, QLD. Our organisation is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Founded on the core values of Courage, Diligence, Compassion, Wisdom, and Friendliness, we pride ourselves on being the hospital of choice for both patients and healthcare professionals. At The Friendlies, we offer a supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on career development, employee satisfaction, and a positive work-life balance. With a state-of-the-art facility and a dedicated team, we are at the forefront of delivering modern, dependable healthcare, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join us on this journey.

For more information, please visit our website: www.thefriendlies.org.au

About the Opportunity

The Friendlies Private Hospital is seeking full-time Pharmacists to join their team in Bundaberg, QLD.These roles report directly to the Pharmacy Manager and involve a unique blend of community pharmacy experience and hospital pharmacy duties. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring accurate medication management, providing patient counselling, and working closely with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Dispensing medications and providing patient counselling in the on-site retail pharmacy
• Undertaking best possible medication history (BPMH) within 48 hours of patient admission
• Advising patients and healthcare professionals on medication selection, dosage, and drug interactions
• Participating in medication reconciliation on patient discharge
• Conducting medication reviews and contributing to Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Overseeing the work of pharmacy technicians and providing leadership in clinical settings
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to enhance patient care and safety
• Involvement in quality improvement initiatives and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards

About You

You are a qualified pharmacist with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration. With at least 1 year of experience in a similar role, you excel in managing patient consultations and offering expert guidance on medication management.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of computer literacy, including experience with dispensary software (e.g., FRED)
• Ability to embody and apply The Friendlies' values in the workplace
• Hospital pharmacy experience is desirable but not mandatory
• Leadership capabilities for those interested in clinical management roles

As our ideal candidate, you will possess the following soft skills that will make you succeed in this role, as well as other personality traits that will make you a perfect culture fit:

• A proactive and compassionate approach to patient care
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a dynamic healthcare environment

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary ranging from $84,580 to $114,655, along with a host of excellent benefits including:

• Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation options for eligible candidates. 
• Salary packaging options up to $15,900
• Access to Fitness Passport and staff discounts
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Active social club and community-building events
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

Ready to Apply?

Join our successful pharmacy organisation and experience a unique pharmaceutical environment where you can make a difference in healthcare! Apply Now!