Clinical Pharmacist

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

Flexible hours

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health is seeking a qualified pharmacist for a casual role in the Nelson Hospital Pharmacy team. The role offers flexibility with on-call duties and standard hours 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

You will dispense medications and provide clinical pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients in a dynamic hospital setting. The successful candidate will support stock management, participate in medicines optimization, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacist with clinical focus preferred.
• Registration with the NZ Pharmacy Council and Annual Practising Certificate required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and supply medications per hospital protocols and standards.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services and medicines reconciliation.
• Advise healthcare teams, patients, and caregivers on safe medication use.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medicines reconciliation

Teamwork

Medication safety

Communication

Education

Registration with NZ Pharmacy Council

Tools

Hospital pharmacy software

Job description

Are you a qualified pharmacistwith a passion for hospital pharmacy?

• Casual position offering flexibility
• Join our Pharmacy team at Nelson Hospital where your expertise will make a real difference.
• This is ideal for a pharmacist looking for a dynamic role in a hospital environment, making a meaningful impact on patient care in the Nelson Marlborough region.

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

As part of the Nelson Marlborough hospital pharmacy service, you will play a key role in ensuring safe and effective medication management for hospital inpatients and outpatients.

The casual position will be worked as required by the service. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. On-call duties will be undertaken as required and will generally cover Monday to Friday from 4:30 pm to 8:00 am the following morning, or from Friday evening through to Monday morning.

As a pharmacist, you are responsible for:

• Dispensing and supplying medications in accordance with hospital protocols and national standards
• Providing clinical pharmacy services, including medicines reconciliation and optimization of treatments
• Offering professional advice to healthcare teams, patients, and caregivers to promote safe medication use
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and hospital guidelines for medication management
• Supporting stock management, including procurement and safe storage of medicines

The Nelson Hospital Pharmacy Team is a dedicated group of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and interns who provide safe and effective medication management across hospital wards, outpatient services, and community healthcare. The team functions in a multidisciplinary setting, working closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure optimal medication use and patient outcomes. Together, you’ll be part of a service experiencing growth and embracing professional development, making Nelson an exciting place to advance your hospital pharmacy career.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to enjoy the lifestyle that comes with living in the beautiful Nelson region, we’d love to hear from you.

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About you

• Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy, ideally with a focus on clinical pharmacy. However, qualified pharmacist with a passion for hospital pharmacy would also be considered.
• Hold registration with the New Zealand Pharmacy council and Annual Practicing Certificate or be eligible.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to medication safety

Working at 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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja van Alphen, Pharmacy Manager,

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.