Latest News

It is true that each locum experience is unique to itself however, if you are new to the locum field it is easy to gather information about the nature of locuming that is not entirely accurate. Being pharmacy locum recruiters, we have identified some of the most common misconceptions we encounter and decided to shed some light on them. Myth 1: T...

David Paulmert is an optimal care pharmacist based in Port Douglas, Far North QLD. He registered in August 2018 after completing his internship with LiveLife in Port Douglas. It was during this time he was awarded the title of 2018 Guild Intern Pharmacist of the Year. While studying at Griffith University Gold Coast, David took roles in his loca...

You have finished your internship, now what? Many newly registered Pharmacists ask us this question as they are not sure what they want to do after their internship. One of the things we suggest is to locum if you can get the chance to. So, if you have always wanted to explore Australia, this is a great way to do it. It gives you a chance to exp...

The National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA) is the national peak body for pharmacy students across Australia. NAPSA represents the interests of approximately 3500 members whom are undergraduate and postgraduate students studying at eighteen universities across Australia. NAPSA is in a unique position to help students engage wi...

Today Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) published their 2018 Community Pharmacists Employment and Remuneration Report which highlighted numerous issues currently being faced, specifically by the community and retail sector, in the pharmacy industry. PPA is a champion of the non-owner Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians and this report is ...

Often I hear pharmacy students’ concerns about struggle for identity within the pharmacy profession. It is one of the major reasons why many young pharmacists are choosing to leave the profession. This suggests that students are distressed over the perceived lack of opportunities within the profession. Especially since it can be easy to fall int...

How credible are you? Would you employ yourself? Would you want to work for you? Whether you are looking for a new role, or are an employer looking to secure a new person to your team, it’s important that you can show credibility in an interview. Would you be able to express your credibility in a meeting with a person you’ve never met before? So...

At Raven’s we understand that stepping into the world of locum pharmacy can be daunting and there are many unanswered questions that can prevent you from taking the plunge. Nivi and I have been making notes of the most frequently asked questions surrounding locum work so that we could collate a guide of answers and help prepare you to get starte...

Male pharmacy graduates earn an average $10,000 more than their female counterparts after three years on the job, a new report has shown. Although female graduates start their careers earning ever-so-slightly more than men ($200 a year more), after three years male pharmacists earn an average 12% more, according to the recently released 2018 Gra...

"In early 2018, Australia was hit by a shortage of EpiPens, which provide lifesaving adrenalin for people who have had an acute allergic response. In this and a number of other cases, shortages were not reported in advance to the TGA and as a result, patients and doctors were not alerted in time for them to make alternative arrangements." A new ...