Shire of Banana – Code: PHQLD256

About the Location:

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, the region is renowned for its intensive livestock production and Biloela Meatworks which is the third-largest in Queensland. Banana Shire has a range of natural and human-made attractions; historical villages and trails. The pharmacy is located a 6-hour drive from  Brisbane.

Salary and Benefits:

• Hourly rate: $60 plus super
• Accommodation provided – fully furnished or unfurnished (optional)
• Up to $10,000 tuition fees for full scope of practice tuition
• Paid sleep apnoea training
• Relocation assistance for long-term commitment candidates
• Short-term contracts (4–6 months) considered if you’d like to trial rural life
• Opportunity to grow in your career

About The Role:

Seize the opportunity to join a community-based pharmacy that prioritizes an excellent work-life balance. As a crucial member of our team, you will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing vital patient counseling, front of shop and clinical services. You will work alongside two pharmacist assistants. This is a sole pharmacist position and you will collaborate 1–2 days/week with the owner.

• Hours per week: 35-43, depending on your preferences
• Roster: Alternating roster, M-F 9 am to 5 pm, Tues 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm
• Days per week: 6
• Scripts per day: 80
• Dispense: Z, Z POS
• Vaccination: Yes
• Pharmacotherapy: No
• Pharmacy assistance: 1
• Professional Services: DAA, Medscheck, NDSS, Webster pack, Blood pressure, Sleep Apnoea consultation
• Nursing home: Yes
• Trading hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; Sunday and public holidays closed.

To Be Successful In This Role:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Great communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• A genuine desire to build and maintain a strong rapport with the community
• Management skills preferred
• Vaccination accreditation
• Hormonal contraceptive prescribing, UTI prescribing