Clinical Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
The Grade 1 Pharmacist plays a foundational role in delivering safe, evidence-based medication management within a public hospital setting. This position offers early-career and transitioning pharmacists the opportunity to gain structured clinical exposure across inpatient and outpatient services. By collaborating with medical and nursing teams, providing medication reconciliation, and participating in advanced therapies such as IV additives and cytotoxic preparations, the pharmacist directly contributes to improved patient safety and treatment outcomes.

Job Description
A public hospital in South West Victoria is seeking a Grade 1 Pharmacist to join its pharmacy department on a full-time basis. This Monday-to-Friday role offers structured mentoring and professional development without weekend or on-call commitments. The position is ideal for pharmacists—particularly those currently in community practice—looking to transition into hospital pharmacy within a supportive and well-established regional healthcare network.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Grade 1 Pharmacist
• Location: South West Victoria (Regional Public Hospital)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
• No Weekends | No On-Call Duties
• Sector: Victorian Public Hospital
• Training: Structured mentoring and clinical training provided

Responsibilities
• Dispense medications for inpatients and outpatients
• Conduct medication reconciliation and patient counselling
• Provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services
• Prepare IV additives, cytotoxic therapies, and parenteral nutrition
• Deliver medication advice to medical and nursing teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical collaboration
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support safe and rational medication use across departments

Required Qualifications
• General registration with AHPRA
• Eligibility to practice as a Pharmacist in Australia
• Hospital experience welcomed but not mandatory

Educational Requirements
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or equivalent recognized qualification
• Compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements

Experience and Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Clinical curiosity and willingness to learn
• Interest in hospital and multidisciplinary practice
• Ability to work collaboratively within healthcare teams
• Attention to detail in medication safety and dispensing
• Ideal for early-career pharmacists transitioning from community practice

Salary Insights
The role offers remuneration aligned with the Victorian Public Sector Award for hospital pharmacists. Additional benefits include structured professional development, stable weekday hours, and strong work-life balance without weekend or on-call obligations.

Location & Lifestyle Benefits
South West Victoria offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with significantly lower housing costs compared to Melbourne. The region is within accessible distance of the iconic Great Ocean Road and the coastline of Warrnambool, allowing residents to enjoy scenic beaches and nature escapes. The area is known for quality schools, modern facilities, and a strong healthcare infrastructure, making it an excellent location for both professional growth and lifestyle balance.

FAQs

Q1. Is hospital experience mandatory?
No, hospital experience is welcomed but not required. Structured training will be provided.

Q2. Are there weekend or on-call duties?
No, the role operates Monday to Friday with no weekends or on-call commitments.

Q3. Is this suitable for community pharmacists?
Yes, it is ideal for community pharmacists seeking to transition into hospital practice.

Q4. What type of clinical exposure is provided?
You will gain exposure to ward-based services, IV additives, cytotoxic therapies, parenteral nutrition, and multidisciplinary care.

Q5. How far is this from Melbourne?
The location is approximately three hours from Melbourne.

Application Tips
• Clearly mention your AHPRA registration details
• Highlight any clinical placements or hospital exposure
• Emphasize communication skills and multidisciplinary interest
• Demonstrate willingness to relocate for professional growth
• Showcase commitment to long-term hospital pharmacy development