Pharmacy Student Casual

Build your hospital pharmacy career while gaining hands on experience, mentoring and exposure to multidisciplinary patient care.

About the role

The Pharmacy Student supports the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services at The Prince Charles Hospital while undertaking formal tertiary studies in Pharmacy. Working under the supervision of Registered Pharmacists, the role provides valuable workplace experience and practical skills development while contributing to effective patient care and pharmacy service delivery.

The successful candidate will undertake a range of clinical support and administrative activities, gain experience in hospital pharmacy practice, and develop professional knowledge and skills through hands-on learning opportunities. The role offers exposure to a multidisciplinary healthcare environment and supports students in building the competencies required for future practice as a Pharmacist.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Undertake pharmacy support activities under the supervision of Registered Pharmacists, including dispensing, medication supply and patient medication history collection.
• Apply and develop pharmacy knowledge and clinical skills through ongoing tertiary studies and practical workplace experience.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals while contributing to safe and effective patient care.
• Work collaboratively within the Pharmacy Department and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support person-centred care and service delivery.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, training and administrative activities that support professional development and service excellence.

Benefits when working for us

• Gain valuable experience within a large tertiary hospital pharmacy service while completing your pharmacy studies
• Access learning, mentoring and professional development opportunities from experienced pharmacy professionals
• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment focused on patient-centred care
• Build practical skills and experience that support your future career as a registered pharmacist

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED