Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
Hospital pharmacists are essential to ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use for patients receiving inpatient care. This role contributes directly to improving patient outcomes by providing expert pharmaceutical care, supporting clinical teams, and promoting the safe use of medicines within the hospital environment. By working at Mackay Base Hospital, pharmacists play a key role in connecting patients, carers, and healthcare professionals while ensuring medication therapies are optimized and aligned with clinical guidelines. The position also provides valuable exposure to hospital pharmacy services within a large regional healthcare network.

Job Description
The Hospital Pharmacist will provide patient-centred pharmaceutical care within Mackay Base Hospital. The role involves working closely with healthcare teams to ensure appropriate medication management for patients during their hospital stay. Pharmacists will be responsible for dispensing medications, supporting clinical decision-making, counselling patients, and maintaining high standards of medication safety and documentation.

Key Features of the Role:
• Permanent full-time hospital pharmacist position within a government health service
• Opportunity to provide clinical pharmacy services within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Exposure to hospital pharmacy operations and patient-centred care
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities within the health service
• Participation in medication safety initiatives and clinical pharmacy programs

Responsibilities
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to support optimal medication management for hospital patients
• Dispense medications accurately in accordance with hospital prescriptions and policies
• Counsel patients and carers on medication use, safety, and adherence
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to improve patient care outcomes
• Monitor medication therapy and identify potential drug interactions or adverse effects
• Maintain accurate patient medication records and pharmacy documentation
• Contribute to medication safety initiatives and quality improvement programs
• Support patient discharge planning and medication reconciliation processes
• Participate in pharmacy service delivery across hospital wards and departments

Required Qualifications
• Registration as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Eligibility to practice as a pharmacist in Australia

Experience and Skills:
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practices and medication management systems
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Ability to provide patient counselling and medication education
• Strong analytical and clinical problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage workload efficiently in a hospital healthcare environment
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of medication safety and patient care

Salary Insights:
• Salary range: $79,051 – $119,823 per annum

Company Overview
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is a major public healthcare provider in Queensland, Australia. The health service includes six hospitals, two multi-purpose health services, and four community health centres serving a large regional population. With more than 3,700 staff members, the organization delivers comprehensive healthcare services across a region covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres. Mackay Base Hospital serves as the primary referral hospital within the region and offers a wide range of healthcare services supported by dedicated clinical and pharmacy teams.

FAQs
• Where is the job located? Mackay Base Hospital, Queensland, Australia
• What type of employment is offered? Permanent full-time position
• What salary range is offered? $79,051 – $119,823 per annum
• Who can apply? Pharmacists registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• What type of pharmacy service is provided? Patient-centred hospital pharmacy services operating seven days a week

Application Tips
• Highlight hospital pharmacy experience and clinical pharmacy knowledge in your resume
• Include your registration details with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• Mention experience with patient counselling, medication safety, and clinical collaboration
• Demonstrate your ability to work within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Review the official role description carefully to ensure all mandatory application requirements are met