Pharmacist Grade 2 - Residential InReach and Hospital in the Home

Job Description:
Clinical Pharmacist – Hospital in the Home & Residential Inreach
Part Time, Fixed Term – 16 hours per week until 30 June 2027
Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy care to patients in their homes and residential care settings
Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team within one of Australia’s leading health services
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Hospital in the Home (HITH) and Residential Inreach (RIR) services at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Working alongside the Senior Hospital in the Home Pharmacist, you will provide high-quality clinical pharmacy services to patients receiving acute care within their own homes and residential care facilities. This varied role offers the opportunity to work across hospital and community settings, supporting the safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines while working closely with patients, carers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. As part of the role, you will travel to patients’ homes and residential facilities to provide clinical pharmacy services and support continuity of care outside the traditional hospital environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing clinical pharmacy services to HITH and Residential Inreach patients in their homes and residential care facilities
Obtaining comprehensive and accurate medication histories and undertaking medication reconciliation
Reviewing medication therapy and providing recommendations to support safe and optimal medication use
Providing medication counselling and education to patients, families and carers
Promoting the safe, timely and cost-effective use of medicines
Collaborating closely with medical, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare professionals
Liaising with community pharmacies, general practitioners and other external healthcare providers as required
Supporting safe transitions of care between hospital, home and residential care settings
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
Salary: Classifications for this position will range from SX2–SX5 ($94,478.80–$106,906.80 per annum, pro rata for part time).
Your Contribution
You are an experienced hospital Pharmacist with strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
You will bring:
A recognised Pharmacy qualification and current registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA
A minimum of three years' hospital pharmacy experience
Strong clinical pharmacy and medication management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
The ability to work independently, exercise initiative and operate effectively under broad direction
Strong organisational and time-management skills
A current satisfactory National Police Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
What We Offer
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
A healthy work-life balance
Access to Fitness Passport and an extensive network of fitness facilities
Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals
Employee wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation
A supportive culture of learning and continuous improvement
Convenient Fitzroy location, close to public transport, cafés and Melbourne CBD
About Hospital in the Home, Residential Inreach & Pharmacy
Hospital in the Home (HITH) and Residential Inreach (RIR) are medically led, multidisciplinary services providing acute care outside the traditional hospital environment.
HITH provides hospital-level care to eligible patients in their own homes through a bed-substitution model, while Residential Inreach supports residents of aged care facilities with timely specialist assessment and treatment, helping to prevent avoidable Emergency Department presentations and hospital admissions. The St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Pharmacy Department provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across inpatient, outpatient and correctional health settings. Our decentralised model includes pharmacy services embedded within patient care areas, supporting close collaboration between pharmacists and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter as part of your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be identified.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
St Vincent’s Health Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet mandatory immunisation requirements, including annual influenza vaccination.
Closing Date:28 October 2026 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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