Clinical Hospital Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
The Rural Hospital Pharmacist plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive clinical pharmacy services in a regional healthcare setting. In rural hospitals, pharmacists are integral to multidisciplinary care, supporting safe medication management across diverse specialties. This position directly impacts patient safety by providing expert clinical reviews, overseeing dispensary operations, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Working in a rural environment offers broad clinical exposure, leadership opportunities, and the ability to make a meaningful difference in an underserved community.

Job Description
This locum opportunity is based in Katherine, Northern Territory, within a rural hospital setting. The role operates Monday to Friday with no weekend work, offering competitive hourly pay and full travel and accommodation support. The pharmacist will provide clinical services across multiple hospital specialties, oversee dispensary management, mentor pharmacy staff, and contribute to medication safety initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for AHPRA-registered pharmacists with Australian hospital experience seeking diverse clinical exposure and an outback professional experience.

Key Features of the Role:
• Locum rural hospital position in Katherine, NT
• Pay rate up to $85 per hour plus superannuation
• Free travel and accommodation support
• Access to pool vehicles
• Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends
• Weekly payroll
• Broad clinical exposure across multiple specialties
• Leadership and mentoring responsibilities
• Unique outback professional experience

Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across Oncology, Haematology, Paediatrics, Renal, Vaccination programs, and outpatient specialist clinics
• Deliver expert medication advice and perform clinical medication reviews
• Support safe and effective patient care across hospital wards
• Oversee dispensary operations and medication supply management
• Ensure PBS compliance and effective pharmacy system management
• Lead and mentor pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• Facilitate professional development within the pharmacy team
• Conduct training sessions and interprofessional education for nursing and medical staff
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, including audits and safety reporting
• Implement medication risk-reduction strategies
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and hospital-wide strategy discussions
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting within clinical systems

Required Qualifications
Applicants must be registered pharmacists with relevant Australian hospital experience. Strong clinical competence, leadership capability, and adaptability to rural healthcare settings are essential.

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent qualification
• Current AHPRA General Registration
• Demonstrated Australian hospital pharmacy experience
• Eligibility to work in Australia

Experience and Skills:
• Experience across hospital specialties such as Oncology, Paediatrics, and Renal preferred
• Strong clinical review and medication reconciliation skills
• Knowledge of PBS compliance and dispensary management
• Leadership and mentoring experience
• Ability to work independently in a rural setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to quality improvement and medication safety
• Confidence in multidisciplinary collaboration
• Organizational and time-management skills

Salary Insights
The role offers a competitive pay rate of up to $85 per hour plus superannuation. Additional benefits include free travel, accommodation support, access to pool cars, and weekly payroll processing. The financial package reflects the advanced clinical responsibilities and rural placement benefits.

Company Overview
Aussie Locums is a trusted healthcare recruitment agency established in 2008, supporting hospitals, clinics, aged care facilities, and health centres across Australia. With a strong focus on building long-term professional relationships, the organization provides reliable recruitment services and comprehensive support to healthcare professionals. The agency also offers international working opportunities, including UK placements, expanding career pathways for Australian healthcare professionals.

FAQs

Q1. Is hospital experience mandatory?
Yes, relevant Australian hospital pharmacy experience is required.

Q2. Are weekends included in the roster?
No, the role operates Monday to Friday with no weekend shifts.

Q3. Are travel and accommodation provided?
Yes, free travel and accommodation support are included, along with access to pool cars.

Q4. What clinical areas will I cover?
You will work across specialties including Oncology, Haematology, Paediatrics, Renal, and outpatient clinics.

Q5. Is this a permanent role?
This is a locum position within a rural hospital setting.

Application Tips
• Highlight your AHPRA registration and hospital experience clearly
• Emphasize clinical exposure across multiple specialties
• Showcase leadership and mentoring experience
• Mention involvement in audits or quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate adaptability and readiness for rural healthcare environments
• Prepare examples of multidisciplinary collaboration