New Zealand Government – Whangarei, North Island 3 Permanent full-time positions available (part-time applicants will also be considered). Remuneration for these roles is $80,442 – $113,000 ($38.67 - $54.33 per hour) for full time equivalent, dependent on experience, with a further increase due September 2024. In addition, a voluntary bonding scheme payment can be applied for new or recent graduate pharmacists who choose to work at Whangarei hospital. The Opportunity: We have opportunities available for motivated pharmacists, with or without clinical experience, to join our Pharmacy Service based at Whangarei Hospital. We are interested to hear from pharmacists who can work full- or part-time hours. With a talented team of approximately 20 pharmacists, we provide clinical pharmacy services to inpatient areas across Medicine, Surgery, Older People's Health & Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Children's Health, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Stewardship, Cancer and Blood services and Renal services. The Role: We are looking for Pharmacists to join our team. This core pharmacist role will provide a comprehensive, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and staff in Te Tai Tokerau – Northland, primarily based at Whangarei Hospital. Hours of work for these positions are up to 40 hours per week. Main Responsibilities: Providing clinical pharmacy services to our inpatients, including medicines reconciliation, medication review and optimisation, discharge facilitation, patient counselling and attending ward rounds and multidisciplinary team working. Promoting evidence-based medicine and patient-centred care. Contributing towards quality improvement and medication safety initiatives. Continuing to grow your clinical expertise and contributing to education and training of your colleagues and other professions. Supporting other aspects of the pharmacy service such as the inpatient dispensary and on call service. Benefits: Individualised support provided for early career pharmacists, pharmacists returning to the profession and pharmacists with no previous hospital experience. Funding for postgraduate and other qualifications. Support to develop clinical skills across disciplines and opportunities for clinical career development. We are an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand and can support visa pathways for this role. Rotational ward-based work with opportunities to develop your knowledge across a variety of clinical areas working amongst a supportive multi-disciplinary team. Flexibility around FTE/ hours of work is supported. About Us: Whangarei Hospital is a medium-sized (approximately 260 beds) secondary hospital located in Whangarei (approximately 2 hours north of Auckland), unique in terms of the diverse, high-needs population we serve. Our service is committed to providing excellent patient-centred care and achieving equitable health outcomes through collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation. A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love with focus on your professional development. You can enjoy everything that the stunning Northland Region has to offer. Our Values: Tangata I te tuatahi - People First: People are central to all we do. Whakaute (tuku mana) - Respect: We treat others as they would like to be treated. Manaaki - Caring: We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion. Whakawhitiwhiti korero - Communication: We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding. Taumata teitei (hirangi) - Excellence: Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation. Health NZ | 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. Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a current Annual Practising Certificate from the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand. If you are applying from outside New Zealand, please tell us the registration route that applies, and what stage of that process you are currently at. Applicants must submit a minimum of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV with your application. Vacancy No: AH24-194 Closes: 27 November 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr