Advanced Clinician - Pharmacy Services

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes is seeking a capable pharmacist to join the clinical pharmacy team at Tauranga Hospital. Based in Tauranga, the role provides a comprehensive clinical service, participates in ward rounds, completes medicines reconciliation, mentors rotating pharmacists and supports safe, evidence-based medicines use.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, be patient‑focused and willing to participate in on‑call, dispensary and weekend rosters.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Pharmacy Council of NZ or eligible to register.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with medicines reconciliation and ward rounds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ward rounds and medicines reconciliation.
• Promote safe and quality use of medicines.
• Mentor rotating pharmacists and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Pharmacy Council NZ registration

Tools

Automated Medication Cabinets

Job description

Based at Tauranga HospitalPermanent, part-time position 32 Hours a weekIncludes participation in weekend shifts as rosteredHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a capable and motivated pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.Based at Tauranga Hospital, this role provides a comprehensive and prioritised clinical pharmacy service. You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, participating in ward rounds, completing medicines reconciliation, mentoring rotating pharmacists, and promoting the safe and quality use of medicines in a complex clinical environment.There will also be opportunities to initiate and implement quality improvement initiatives and develop clinical guidelines that strengthen the continuum of care locally and through regional collaboration, all aimed at improving patient outcomes.The ideal candidate has a strong surgical background and can develop pharmacy service across our surgical areas, including supporting ICU, anaesthetics and preassessment clinics. Experience rolling out Automated Medication Cabinets would also be welcomed. Tauranga Hospital serves a large and rapidly growing population and provides a wide range of specialist health services. Our experienced clinical team supports a growing and evolving service. We are looking for a team player with a passion for clinical pharmacy and excellent communication skills. All pharmacists at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty work closely with multidisciplinary teams as part of their medicines management roles.Click here to view the position description.

About You

The successful applicant will be patient focused, have excellent communication skills and be willing to share their knowledge. Participation in on-call, dispensary and weekend roster is an expectation. You must be registered or be able to register with the Pharmacy Council of NZ.

About the Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff. Click here to learn more about living and working in the Bay of Plenty.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.