Blogs by tag - Pharmacist · Emergency Locum Service (ELS)

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...

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...

Zero Medicine Harm: The Goal of Pharmacists

In 2019, Medicine Safety and Quality Use of Medicines was announced as Australia's 10th National Health Priority Area. This work is divided into two phases. The first phase is focused on aged c...

Dedicated Pharmacists Awarded at PSA’s West Australian Annual Therapeutic Update

On May 28, 2022, four pharmacists were awarded at PSA’s State Conference and West Australian Annual Therapeutic Update (ATU) because of their dedication to the profession.According to Keegan Wong...

Managing the Risks of A Locum Pharmacist Job

Working as a locum is an amazing and rewarding opportunity. From flexible schedules to many travel opportunities, what’s not to love!Whilst there are many locum work benefits, there are also s...

Attracting (and keeping) Australia's rural health workers

Supporting more health workers to remain in rural and remote Australian communities is about helping them settle in socially, as well as professionally.Australians in rural and remote areas have ...