Blog · Emergency Locum Service (ELS)

Exploring Opportunities at the APP 2025 Rural Pharmacy Forum: “Adapt, Embrace, Succeed”

In a bustling rural pharmacy nestled in the heart of Queensland, pharmacist Emma reflects on her journey through uncharted territories of expanded practice. Balancing patient care and team leadersh...

Rural Health Month 2024: Shining a Spotlight on Rural Pharmacy in Australia

It was a crisp November morning when a small-town pharmacist, Sarah, opened the doors of her rural pharmacy, knowing her community depended on her for more than just prescriptions. From counselli...

How Australian Pharmacies Are Transforming with Expanded Roles and Support Staff

As Australians increasingly rely on pharmacies for everyday health needs, community pharmacists are stepping up their services beyond dispensing medications. The Pharmacy Guild of Australia highl...

A New Chapter for Australian Community Pharmacists: Standardisation and National Uniformity in Administering Medicines

Imagine you're a community pharmacist in a busy urban practice in Melbourne. The pharmacy hums with patients waiting to pick up prescriptions, receive advice, or get vaccinations. You’ve just fini...

The 8CPA Agreement: A New Dawn for Pharmacists' Career Prospects

As the sun rose on another bustling day in Melbourne, Sarah, a community pharmacist, opened her pharmacy with a renewed sense of hope. She had just read the latest news about the 8th Community Ph...

Be Your Own Boss: Freedom & Flexibility for Locum Pharmacists

Tired of the Locum hustle? Find Pharmacy shifts your way with Raven's Recruitment & Colleago!Why partner with Raven's Recruitment?Tailored Opportunities: We connect you with locum shifts that mat...

The Changing Landscape of Community Pharmacy in Australia: Opportunities and Challenges

Being a Community Pharmacist in Australia has always been a rewarding career, but the landscape is shifting rapidly. State Government supported full scope of practice trials are rolling out acros...

Revolutionising Healthcare: Perspectives from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia on Scope of Practice Review

As the healthcare landscape undergoes a paradigm shift, the 'Unleashing the Potential of Our Workforce – Scope of Practice Review' otherwise known as the Cormack Review, takes centre stage. In thi...

Pharmacy's Response to the 2023 Intergenerational Report: A Path to Improved Healthcare

The release of the 2023 Intergenerational Report by the Australian government has sparked significant discussion within the healthcare sector. This report, which projects an increase in healthcare ...

Media Release

Media Release: Raven’s Recruitment has been invited to extend the appointment to operate the 7CPA ELS Program

The Emergency Locum Service (ELS) provides support to community pharmacies in rural and remote regions of Australia via direct access to pharmacist locums in emergency situations, aiming to place...