Fixed term full time position 1.0FTE for 12 months.
Mo te tunga | About the Role
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
Qualified Pharmacist who is NZ registered or with the ability to obtain a New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
Hospital experience preferred but not essential
Adaptable to changing team environments
Can demonstrate a positive learning mindset
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do"
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. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses.
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site. For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on ******.
Closing Date: Sunday, 17th November 2024
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