About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide high level clinical pharmacy services and leadership to aid in the care of older persons in the community including those residing in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF).

The role will:

• Work as a member of the Older Persons Emergency Network (OPEN) team to optimise medication management for community dwellers and RACF residents as they receive acute care in their own home.
• Work as a member of the local Residential Aged Care District Assessment and Referral (RADAR) teams to support medication management for RACF residents.
• Work collaboratively with the patient and their family, General Practitioner (GP), Community Pharmacy, RACF clinical staff/carers, as well as Hospital Emergency, inpatient and Pharmacy teams to optimise management of patients with complex pharmaceutical care needs in the acute and post-acute care settings.
• Support models for hospital avoidance and hospital substitution with the aim of providing timely, person-centred care that aligns with the older person's goals of care and best practice.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide and be individually accountable for the delivery of high-level clinical pharmacy services specialising in aged care in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards. This includes but is not limited to medication history taking, medication reconciliation, conducting comprehensive medication reviews and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) with minimal direct supervision.
• Provide high level advice and assistance to line management, relevant service managers and other members of the multidisciplinary team as required regarding Pharmacy service delivery to diverse stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within clinical service area.
• Provide education and clinical practice supervision, education and mentoring to less experienced Pharmacist

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED