Senior Pharmacist – Transition Care Program

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Location: Multiple Locations
• Salary   AHP-3  $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 23/8/27 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week 

About the role

The Transition Care Program (TCP) is a Commonwealth funded program which supports elderly patients to regain function, strength and independence in order to return home post an acute hospitalisation which has resulted in a loss of their functionality.

TCP provides a restorative service via specialist assessment and management for patients 65 years and over. The pharmacist works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide education to clients in residential TCP Aged Care Facilities. The pharmacist also provides an accurate medication history and analysis of client journey from admission to discharge. The Pharmacist attends weekly multidisciplinary case management meetings on site at each Residential Care Facility. They also are responsible for completing the medication safety documentation and auditing requirements essential for accreditation.

Responsible for the organisation, management and operation of the designated pharmacy area. The provision of a comprehensive high-level range of pharmacy services, to exercise independent and autonomous judgement in the provision of pharmacy services, medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients of the hospital as well as medical and nursing staff and other health professionals in accordance with hospital and divisional policies and procedures and professional standards and guidelines relating to pharmacy practice. The optimisation of outcomes for patients by implementing strategies to achieve the best possible quality use of pharmaceuticals in a safe and cost-effective manner and in accordance with hospital policy.

About You

You're an experienced hospital pharmacist who enjoys leading teams, improving services and delivering exceptional patient care. You'll bring strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to supporting patients and healthcare teams.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Board registration
• Extensive hospital pharmacy and leadership experience, particularly in geriatric medicine
• Strong clinical judgement, problem solving and organisation
• Confident leading teams and partnering across healthcare disciplines
• Unrestricted Australian driver's license

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 947025

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 30 August 2026

Attachments

 947025 RD Specialist-Senior Pharmacist.pdf

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