LOCUM pharmacists impacted by travel restrictions can look forward to greater freedom of movement as COVID-19-related travel restrictions ease, Raven's Recruitment reports.
In a blog post published yesterday, the pharmacy recruitment firm outlined potential opportunities for pharmacy owners to access relief staff to enable employee pharmacists to recharge their batteries, as state and territory governments roll back on travel restrictions.
"As the spread of coronavirus seems to be curbed in most states of Australia, the restrictions set by Australia's federal, state and territory governments are starting to ease, including travel," the company blog said.
"We understand for some, especially our locum pharmacists, the travel restrictions have had a significant impact.
"So, what does this mean for you? The majority of the states are now allowing travel within the state with no restrictions, and interstate travellers to be allowed across the borders with some exceptions.
"This is significant to a lot of pharmacies in rural areas needing locum pharmacists, and allows for an increase in availability - as well as some pharmacists now able to take some well-deserved annual leave."
Intrastate restrictions have remained in place for travel to "restricted and remote" communities in Queensland, while Western Australia-based locums looking to work in the Kimberley, designated biosecurity zones and remote Aboriginal communities, are required to obtain an entry pass, which must be submitted three days prior to travelling to the location.
Under current measures there are no restrictions on travel into or out of NSW, Victoria and the ACT, while 14-day quarantine requirements remain in place for those entering Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
Interstate health professionals with approval from the CEOs of the Departments of Health and Wellbeing in both South Australia and Western Australia, or the Secretary of the Commonwealth Department of Health, will be exempt from restrictions.
Meanwhile, Queenslanders who travel out of the state for work purposes are currently required to apply for an entry pass to return home.
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