- Full
time 6-month secondment or fixed term opportunity for an experienced Hospital Pharmacist
- Hours
of Work are Monday – Friday 0800 -1630, with rostered on call
- Based
at Te Nīkau Hospital, Greymouth
- Accommodation
and travel supported for applicants from other HNZ districts
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly
grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building
a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the role
We are seeking Expressions of Interest for a Senior
Pharmacist (1.0 FTE, fixed term) to provide experienced clinical and
operational support at Te Nīkau Hospital Pharmacy. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior role
within a close-knit team where your expertise will directly shape the service
and make a real difference for patients and staff.
Working in this unique setting you will contribute to a
patient centered, medicines focused service whilst supporting and
strengthening the pharmacy team. This
role combines leadership with hands on clinical practice. You will maintain a regular ward based
clinical workload and participate in the dispensary roster as required whilst
helping to guide the ongoing development of the service
This position will lead a team of 2 Pharmacists and 3
Pharmacy Technicians and is supported by the Canterbury Waitaha Pharmacy Leadership
Team. You will support and influence practice across Te Tai o
Poutini and work alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to
delivering safe, effective and innovative medicines management
In this role, You will:
- Lead and support pharmacists, technicians and
assistants, setting expectations and developing performance
- Ensure the service is safe, efficient,
compliant, innovative and financially sustainable
- Standardise pharmacy practice, SOPs and
processes across West Coast and Waitaha Canterbury in collaboration with senior
leaders
- Lead quality improvement plans, audits and
data driven service development
- Support CCDM documentation and workforce
planning
- Manage staff orientation, training,
competency and ongoing education
- Oversee inventory, procurement, cold chain
compliance and controlled drug requirements
- Provide medicines information, support
guideline development and undertake medicines utilisation activities
- Represent the service at meetings and
contribute to strategic and operational planning
About You
You are an experienced hospital pharmacist with advanced
clinical knowledge and proven capability in delivering safe, evidence based
care. You are confident navigating New Zealand pharmacy legislation, standards
and cold chain requirements, and you bring strong organisational skills to a
dynamic service. You enjoy supporting others, contributing to service
development and maintaining high professional standards. You are comfortable
leading, supervising and training staff and you communicate clearly and effectively
with colleagues, patients and stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the
following:
- At least five years of hospital or equivalent
clinical experience.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and
understanding of NZ Pharmacy Standards
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and cold
chain management.
- Proven ability to supervise, train and
support staff
- Strong documentation, organisation and
prioritisation skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
- Ability to supervise, coach and support staff
in a busy and varied environment
- Confidence using IT systems and the ability
to learn new programmes
- New Zealand registered pharmacist with a
current APC
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to
ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a
workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to
understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our
diverse Māori, 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.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing
applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before
the closing date of this advert.
Position description
Apply now
- Full
time 6-month secondment or fixed term opportunity for an experienced Hospital Pharmacist
- Hours
of Work are Monday – Friday 0800 -1630, with rostered on call
- Based
at Te Nīkau Hospital, Greymouth
- Accommodation
and travel supported for applicants from other HNZ districts
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly
grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building
a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the role
We are seeking Expressions of Interest for a Senior
Pharmacist (1.0 FTE, fixed term) to provide experienced clinical and
operational support at Te Nīkau Hospital Pharmacy. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior role
within a close-knit team where your expertise will directly shape the service
and make a real difference for patients and staff.
Working in this unique setting you will contribute to a
patient centered, medicines focused service whilst supporting and
strengthening the pharmacy team. This
role combines leadership with hands on clinical practice. You will maintain a regular ward based
clinical workload and participate in the dispensary roster as required whilst
helping to guide the ongoing development of the service
This position will lead a team of 2 Pharmacists and 3
Pharmacy Technicians and is supported by the Canterbury Waitaha Pharmacy Leadership
Team. You will support and influence practice across Te Tai o
Poutini and work alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to
delivering safe, effective and innovative medicines management
In this role, You will:
- Lead and support pharmacists, technicians and
assistants, setting expectations and developing performance
- Ensure the service is safe, efficient,
compliant, innovative and financially sustainable
- Standardise pharmacy practice, SOPs and
processes across West Coast and Waitaha Canterbury in collaboration with senior
leaders
- Lead quality improvement plans, audits and
data driven service development
- Support CCDM documentation and workforce
planning
- Manage staff orientation, training,
competency and ongoing education
- Oversee inventory, procurement, cold chain
compliance and controlled drug requirements
- Provide medicines information, support
guideline development and undertake medicines utilisation activities
- Represent the service at meetings and
contribute to strategic and operational planning
About You
You are an experienced hospital pharmacist with advanced
clinical knowledge and proven capability in delivering safe, evidence based
care. You are confident navigating New Zealand pharmacy legislation, standards
and cold chain requirements, and you bring strong organisational skills to a
dynamic service. You enjoy supporting others, contributing to service
development and maintaining high professional standards. You are comfortable
leading, supervising and training staff and you communicate clearly and effectively
with colleagues, patients and stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the
following:
- At least five years of hospital or equivalent
clinical experience.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and
understanding of NZ Pharmacy Standards
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and cold
chain management.
- Proven ability to supervise, train and
support staff
- Strong documentation, organisation and
prioritisation skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
- Ability to supervise, coach and support staff
in a busy and varied environment
- Confidence using IT systems and the ability
to learn new programmes
- New Zealand registered pharmacist with a
current APC
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to
ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a
workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to
understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our
diverse Māori, 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.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing
applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before
the closing date of this advert.
Position description
Apply now
