Locum Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
This Locum Clinical Pharmacist role provides a unique opportunity to support hospital-based patient care while gaining valuable clinical experience. It plays a critical role in ensuring safe medication use, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and improving patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Job Description
Aussie Locums is hiring Locum Clinical Pharmacists for hospital roles in Tasmania. This opportunity is open to both clinical and community pharmacists, offering hands-on hospital experience with full travel and accommodation support.

Key Features of the Role:
• Open to both clinical and community pharmacists
• Opportunity to gain hospital pharmacy experience
• Flexible contract duration (8 / 12 / 26 weeks)
• Travel and accommodation fully covered
• Competitive locum hourly rates
• Work in a scenic and highly desirable location

Responsibilities
• Provide clinical pharmacy services in hospital settings
• Support medication dispensing and ward-based activities
• Assist in patient medication management and counseling
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Follow hospital protocols and quality standards
• Support inpatient, outpatient, and day-care services
• Work under guidance of senior pharmacists when required

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent

Experience and Skills:
• AHPRA registration (mandatory)
• Clinical or community pharmacy experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to hospital pharmacy environment
• Positive attitude and professional competence
• Ability to complete credentialing requirements promptly
• Hospital experience (desirable but not mandatory)
• Valid working rights in Australia

Salary Insights
• Hourly Rate: $70 – $85 per hour (depending on experience)
• Additional Benefits:
• Superannuation
• Travel (return) fully covered
• Accommodation provided
• No out-of-pocket expenses

Company Overview
Aussie Locums specializes in placing healthcare professionals across Australia. The organization offers flexible locum opportunities with strong support, helping professionals gain diverse clinical exposure across healthcare settings.

FAQs
• Can community pharmacists apply?
Yes, community pharmacists are encouraged to apply for hospital exposure.

• What is the contract duration?
Flexible – 8, 12, or 26 weeks.

• Is travel and accommodation included?
Yes, fully covered with no personal expense.

• What is the salary range?
$70 to $85 per hour plus superannuation.

• What registration is required?
AHPRA registration is mandatory.

Application Tips
• Ensure AHPRA registration is active
• Prepare credentialing documents in advance
• Highlight any clinical or hospital exposure
• Be flexible with travel and contract duration
• Apply early for preferred dates and locations