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Grade 2 Pharmacist to join the Victorian Poisons Information Centre. The Victorian Poisons Information Centre (VPIC) provides health professionals and members of the public with risk assessment and management advice in the event of a poisoning or suspected poisoning including accidental or intentional exposures, deliberate self-poisonings, workplace exposures, toxic hazards and envenomation. VPIC aims to reduce unnecessary visits to general practitioners and hospitals and decrease ambulance call-outs, ensuring patients who may be poisoned or envenomed receive the most appropriate treatment possible.
Job Responsibility:
Provide health professionals and members of the public with risk assessment and management advice in the event of a poisoning or suspected poisoning including accidental or intentional exposures, deliberate self-poisonings, workplace exposures, toxic hazards and envenomation
Prompt risk assessment, provision of information and management advice and maintenance of accurate records for analysis and research
Assist with the preparation and review of clinical guidelines, provide education and training and contribute to the review of clinical and operational processes
Contribute to the 24-hour, 7-day per week service, including week day and weekend (8am-midnight) and overnight (11.45pm-05.45am) services
Requirements:
Relevant qualifications and experience as a pharmacist, with current AHPRA registration
Demonstrated ability to work across a multidisciplinary team, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care
Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
Enthusiasm and passion for continued learning
Flexibility and availability to contribute to the operational requirements of a 7 day per week, 24 hr roster
What we offer:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options