Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist - Grade 2

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

About the Role:

This is a Fixed Term Part Time role at 48 hours per fortnight for 9 months (until Sept 2025) within the Oncology Pharmacy Department of the Children’s Cancer Centre. There is the possibility of an extension. Classification for this position will range from SX2 – SX5.

You will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to the Children’s Cancer Centre including in-patient ward and Day Oncology Unit. You will also be required to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical trials and other relevant projects as required.

What you’ll achieve:

• Experience in the provision of a clinical ward service, patient medication counselling, provision of specialised drug information, dispensing services for inpatients and outpatients, maintenance of oncology protocols in the EMR and aseptic drug preparation for cytotoxic and hazardous medications.  
• Maintain professional working relationships with all patients/consumers and fellow health professionals; incorporate this to ensure effective and desirable outcomes for all, with a focus on patient safety.
• Commit to maintaining professional membership to relevant organisations including the Children’s Oncology Group and the Australia New Zealand Children’s Haematology and Oncology Group (ANZCHOG).
• Participate in the weekend and overtime roster, as required, and the on-call roster for the Oncology Pharmacy.

Your skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Registered to practice as a pharmacist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency & name appears on the register of the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
• Experience in paediatrics and/ or oncology hospital pharmacy services is desirable.

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Children’s Cancer Centre:

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) is the largest partner in the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care program. The CCC is the only provider of complex children's cancer care and stem cell transplantation in the state of Victoria. The CCC is recognised as an international leader in the research and treatment of childhood cancer, each year treating around 450 newly diagnosed cancer patients under the age of 18 and many children receive ongoing treatment and/or active patient follow up.

The CCC aims for the highest standards in diagnosis, research, treatment, and support. The CCC comprises: an inpatient ward with designated bone marrow transplant beds, a day oncology unit, outpatient clinic area including allied health facilities, a dedicated oncology pharmacy, a research program with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, a clinical trials office and an administrative centre.

As part of the Melbourne Children's the CCC has strong links and affiliations with the University of Melbourne, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation; as well as the wider community. The CCC actively participates in cancer clinical trials and is a full member of the Children's Oncology Group (COG).

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Parkville location and close to public transport

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

For more information about this position please contact Heather Weerdenburg Ph:03 9345 6290 or Email: heather.weerdenburg @rch.org.au.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 12 December 2024