Fixed term full time position 1.0FTE for 12 months.
Mo te tunga | About the Role
Nga Ratonga Kemihi. Te manawanui he kaupapa; he rongoa e arotahi ana
Pharmacy Services. Patient centred: medicines focused
We are looking for a Qualified Pharmacist to join our team. This is an exciting and varied opportunity working within an experienced team who are all passionate about the health and wellbeing of the Canterbury community.
Our wide range of pharmacy services is provided by a positive, friendly and inclusive team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and administrative staff. We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
This role is varied, encompassing rotations throughout clinical areas across the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora hospital sites in Christchurch: Christchurch Hospital, Burwood Hospital and Hillmorton Hospital. As a tertiary health care provider there are many opportunities for exposure to specialist areas of work such as chemotherapy supply, oncology, paediatrics and mental health.
Health New Zealand, Waitaha prides itself on supporting and developing our Pharmacists to help you reach your potential. This position has plenty of challenging opportunities and innovation is encouraged by peers, senior staff and management. The department provides regular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist, with a good work ethic, who enjoys working as part of a team, has excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to learn. Hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory. If you are considering a switch to hospital and have a willingness to learn, you will find you are well supported with your transition.
Ko wai koe | About You
Key tasks include:
Provision of a team based full clinical pharmacy service including medication reconciliation, therapeutic drug monitoring and answering medicines information enquiries.
Involvement in interdisciplinary education.
Supervision, training and support of technicians, interns and students.
Participation in the on-call service.
Medication supply including dispensing, sterile production and cytotoxic ordering.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and Experience
Qualified Pharmacist who is NZ registered or with the ability to obtain a New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate.
Hospital experience preferred but not essential.
Good communication skills.
Adaptable to changing team environments.
Can demonstrate a positive learning mindset.
Mo matou | About Us
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi" - Putting people at the heart of all we do
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand
When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your career journey. We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted. For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on ******
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