Medication Safety Pharmacist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 2 May 2027

Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 3

Remuneration: 142587.86 - 146446.46 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ686582

Location: Network

Applications Close: Midnight on 29 August 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Tanya Stewart on Tanya.Stewart@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What You'll Be Doing

The Clinical Governance Unit (CGU) has the roles of support, performance and conformance in developing and monitoring policies and procedures for improving systems of care. The CGU will oversee the risk management of patient safety and clinical quality by building upon existing incident management and investigation systems.

The main functions of the Medication Safety Pharmacist overseeing medication incident management across SCHN; they will be responsible for monitoring; reviewing, analysing and reporting on all medication safety incidents to identify issues and trends and initiate appropriate actions.

The Purpose Of Position Is To

Work collaboratively with senior and line managers to provide advice and support in relation to preparing, maintaining, and improving information and reporting systems associated with medication safety and clinical quality. Build relationships and work collaboratively with the Network director, department heads and local pharmacy leads. Manage and coordinate the Incident Management System (ims+) including data entry, providing data reports to inform decision making; coordination of Reportable Incident Briefs (RIBS) and incident investigations related to medication and patient safety Undertake and coordinate quality and safety activities within the facility as directed by the Network Manager of Patient Safety Conduct chart reviews and observations to collect data and review practice across the SCHN. To work collaboratively with staff across the Network

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience Responses to the questions below:Pharmacist with AHPRA registration with no restrictions and at least 3 years of post-registration hospital experience.Demonstrated a sound understanding and application of the principles of clinical governance, NSW Health patient safety and medication safety policies and programs and the NSQHS Standards, in association to medication safety standard.Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate chart reviews, practice reviews, literature searches and audits and apply these to medication safety and quality improvement activities.Demonstrated high level communication skills in interacting effectively with clinical staff, senior managers and external stakeholders, including effective written communication skills in the development of reports and briefs.Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to act as a professional adviser to senior clinicians and managers and proven capacity to foster shared objectives and manage multidisciplinary groups.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrated time management skills and capacity to successfully deliver outcomes.Demonstrated skills and experience in dealing with large volumes of complex information in a timely and efficient manner including demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft applications.Able to demonstrate qualities such as integrity, warmth, friendliness and enthusiasm.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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