Clinical Pharmacist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty Te Whatu Ora Lakes - Rotorua/Taupo Hospital
Permanent + Rostered Oncall
1 FTE
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated New Zealand qualified clinical pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy team based at Rotorua and Taupo Hospital. This role offers a variety of clinical pharmacy experience across medical, surgical, older person health, mental health and paediatrics areas as well as dispensary services in our 233 bedded district hospital. You should be a great team player who is willing to share their learning experiences with the rest of the team while wanting to develop and grow their own skills.
This is an excellent opportunity:
to work in a small collegial team with lots of variety in your daily work
to provide cover at Taupo hospital (covering up to 0.5 FTE)
to not be stuck in traffic while travelling to and from work
work in one of the most scenic places – in New Zealand
to balance your working life with countless outdoor and social activities - adventure and water sports right at your doorstep, the beach or snowboarding/skiing as a day trip from Rotorua
Salary will be dependent on your experience and range from $80,442 to $107,000 p.a.
About you:
A recently qualified pharmacist (or due to complete assessment for registration in November) who wants to experience all facets of hospital pharmacy as a rotational pharmacist, or
A more experienced pharmacist who is ready to take on clinical responsibility and perhaps start or continue their postgraduate clinical studies, or
A pharmacist who wants to develop expertise in a hospital dispensary and medication logistics, or
An experienced clinical pharmacist with or without postgraduate qualifications who is ready to take on more responsibility and work towards specialising in a specific area of interest.
The Rotorua Pharmacy Team is looking for someone who:
with a diligent and professional approach to your work
will participate in the development of clinical services and implementation of eHealth initiatives
will have excellent communication and time management skills, be consistent, reliable and accurate in your work, and enjoy learning
will have a high standard of ethical and professional practice
will be customer service focussed
is able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical services relevant to transitions of care (admission and discharge)
Successful applicants must:
Be a NZ Registered Pharmacist or eligible to register soon
Be willing to participate in rostered Oncall (about every 4 to 6 weeks)
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before the end of the posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Pharmacy Manager on ****** or 0204 148 6361.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
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