Pharmacist Advanced - Drug Utilisation Evaluation

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

We're excited to welcome a Pharmacist Advanced Drug Utilisation Evaluation to Pharmacy, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide advanced specialist clinical pharmacy services by leading Drug Use Evaluation (DUE) activities, applying expert clinical judgement, and promoting the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines across the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
• Lead quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives through medication audits, evaluation of prescribing practices, policy development, and reporting outcomes to support high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide expert medication advice, influence clinical decision-making, and contribute to organisational strategies that optimise medicines management.
• Drive education, research and professional development by delivering training, supporting clinical research, mentoring staff, and evaluating the impact of education and quality improvement initiative.

Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $118 395 p.a., comprising salary rates: $73.12 - $76.30 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5) (Fixed term temporary part time position available for 12 months, 38 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service. 
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;

• Generous superannuation;

• Flexible work arrangements;

• Career training and development; and

• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:

https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/