Medication Safety Pharmacist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 3
Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Governance Unit (CGU) has the roles of support, performance and conformance in developing and monitoring policies and procedures for improving systems of care. The CGU will oversee the risk management of patient safety and clinical quality by building upon existing incident management and investigation systems.

The main functions of the Medication Safety Pharmacist overseeing medication incident management across SCHN; they will be responsible for monitoring; reviewing, analysing and reporting on all medication safety incidents to identify issues and trends and initiate appropriate actions.

The purpose of position is to:

• Work collaboratively with senior and line managers to provide advice and support in relation to preparing, maintaining, and improving information and reporting systems associated with medication safety and clinical quality.

• Build relationships and work collaboratively with the Network director, department heads and local pharmacy leads.

• Manage and coordinate the Incident Management System (ims ) including data entry, providing data reports to inform decision making; coordination of Reportable Incident Briefs (RIBS) and incident investigations related to medication and patient safety

• Undertake and coordinate quality and safety activities within the facility as directed by the Network Manager of Patient Safety

• Conduct chart reviews and observations to collect data and review practice across the SCHN.

• To work collaboratively with staff across the Network

1. Pharmacist with AHPRA registration with no restrictions and at least 3 years of post-registration hospital experience.
2. Demonstrated a sound understanding and application of the principles of clinical governance, NSW Health patient safety and medication safety policies and programs and the NSQHS Standards, in association to medication safety standard.
3. Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate chart reviews, practice reviews, literature searches and audits and apply these to medication safety and quality improvement activities.
4. Demonstrated high level communication skills in interacting effectively with clinical staff, senior managers and external stakeholders, including effective written communication skills in the development of reports and briefs.
5. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to act as a professional adviser to senior clinicians and managers and proven capacity to foster shared objectives and manage multidisciplinary groups.
6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrated time management skills and capacity to successfully deliver outcomes.
7. Demonstrated skills and experience in dealing with large volumes of complex information in a timely and efficient manner including demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft applications.
8. Able to demonstrate qualities such as integrity, warmth, friendliness and enthusiasm.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

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NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Tanya Stewart on *************

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children's Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on ************

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Applications Close: 29/05/2025

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