Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Maori as Tangata Whenua as the highest priority.The RoleIf you're looking for the right opportunity to create positive, healthy change, then we're looking for you. Right now, we have an opportunity for an Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist (AMS) to join us within the Whangarei Hospital in a permanent 0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week position.This role can be combined with a Clinical Pharmacist role, if full time work is preferred.The primary function of this position is to support the Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Disease, Infection Prevention and Control and Pharmacy services to develop, implement and operationalise antimicrobial stewardship across Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, with a focus on safe and appropriate use of antimicrobials and continuous improvement and innovation.The base salary range for this role is $87,999 - $94,266 (pro-rata).Skills and Experience RequiredPost graduate qualification in a relevant clinical area (or equivalent pharmacy experience)Be the subject matter expert and provide clinical leadership in Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship including providing clinical advice, support and guidance5 years' post-registration experience as a practicing PharmacistProven experience with diverse teams to achieve goalsAbility to influence, lead, and educate staff membersExperience in communicating and influencing diverse groups of peopleExperience in change management & a high degree of IT literacy including use of Excel & databases is highly desirable.Applicants must submit a minimum of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV with your application. Please provide further information regarding your eligibility to live and work as a pharmacist in New Zealand, and current status in those processes.We are an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand and can support visa pathways for this role.BenefitsOngoing training and support to help you succeed in this roleInteresting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivatedPlenty of professional development opportunitiesBe a part of a dynamic and supportive team environmentA career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we doWhakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treatedManaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassionWhakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understandingTaumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
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