Clinical Pharmacist - Grade 2 @ Mernda Community Hospital

Reference Number :  52634 :   Clinical Pharmacist - Grade 2 @ Mernda Community Hospital

Employment Type :  Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location :  Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health :

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacists to join the Pharmacy Department in the newly built Mernda Community Hospital.

About Northern Health :

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses :

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role :

To hold responsibility for pharmacy service provision to Northern Health’s acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services. In particular at our newly opened Mernda Community Hospital.

This position is responsible for :

The Clinical Pharmacist has responsibility of the provision of clinical pharmacy services across Northern Health’s acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services. They will ensure excellence in patient care, evidence-based practice, and service improvement and risk management.

The Clinical Pharmacist is primarily responsible for the pharmaceutical review of medications prescribed at Northern Health is in accordance with all relevant legislative, PBS, practice stand and accreditation requirements. The pharmacist will report to and work closely with their line manager title to monitor, evaluate and develop their service area. They will work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Department to achieve the strategic outcomes of the Department.

The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operations demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays. Staff will be required to participate in the on-call roster. Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations.

Compliance with mandatory training as per NH Policy is a requirement of this role. Failure to complete this training within required timeframes may result in a suspension of duties until training is completed.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Experience and good working knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy practice
• Proven ability to work as a part of a team
• Demonstrated abilities to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed communication skills

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact David Harris, Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Operations (E david.harris3@nh.org.au Ph : 8405 2663)

Applications close 26 November 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.