Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy 

• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA Pharmacy CALHN
• Full Time, Contracted Role 

About the role

SA Urgent Care Hubs in CALHN are located at Sefton Park and Woodville and are part of the CALHN Integrated Care Program. They are a multidisciplinary team that provides rapid assessment and acute care for patients whose complex care needs are unable to be met by primary care providers and would otherwise need to be managed in an emergency department The focus is on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitating early discharge pathways from the acute sector.

The pharmacist role is highly valued by the team and as part of the CALHN Integrated Care team you will play a key role in delivering optimal medication management services, combining your clinical expertise with a passion for excellence in patient care to ensure best possible outcomes for patients. As part of CALHN Pharmacy to you will have access to the full range of expertise available in our dispensing, electronic medication management, manufacturing, investigational drugs, clinical, and medication governance teams. This role will be on a seven-day roster with rostered hours being 10am to 6pm.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacist to lead the organisation, management, and day-to-day operations of a designated pharmacy area. This senior position is responsible for delivering a high-level, comprehensive pharmacy service, exercising sound clinical judgement, and providing expert therapeutic advice and medicines information to patients, clinicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals across the hospital.

You will play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes by driving strategies that promote the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of pharmaceuticals in line with hospital policies, professional guidelines, and national standards. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service delivery, support best practice, and contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary patient care.

About You

You are a qualified and registered pharmacist with a strong background in hospital pharmacy practice and demonstrated leadership in clinical service delivery. You possess excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and a proactive approach to improving pharmacy operations in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent and registered (or eligible) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across clinical and non-clinical settings.

• Proven ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-demand hospital environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills with experience guiding service improvement strategies and mentoring staff.

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, including supervision, training, and the ability to interpret clinical data to support evidence-based practice.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 906501

Enquiries to:

Rosalind Cook

Telephone: 7074 0114

Email: Ros.Cook@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 27^th June 2025

Attachments

 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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