Clinical Pharmacist

CGR Services; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites a NZ Registered Pharmacist to join Taranaki Base Hospital. This permanent (1.0 FTE) role focuses on clinical pharmacy services and medicines management in a hospital setting.

You will dispense and advise, participate in on-call duties, and collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise patient care. Registration with the NZ Pharmacy Council and APC are required; hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Pharmacist with current APC.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications per hospital protocols and national standards.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services including medicines reconciliation and optimization.
• Advise healthcare teams, patients and caregivers on safe medication use.
• Support stock management and procurement of medicines.
• Participate in on-call roster as required.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Clinical pharmacy services

Medicines reconciliation

Medication safety focus

Excellent communication

Education

NZ Pharmacy Council registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Are you a qualified pharmacist with a passion for hospital pharmacy? Permanent (1.0FTE) position - varied FTE available. Join our Pharmacy team at Taranaki Base 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.

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 have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated NZ Registered Pharmacist. This is an opportunity to join a highly engaged pharmacy team with a strong emphasis on clinical service provision and quality, whilst also collaborating with a wide range of teams within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki. You will also participate in the on-call roster once established in the role. The on-call duties extend from Monday to Friday 5pm to 8am the following morning, or Friday evening 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

About the Service

Health New Zealand - Taranaki Pharmacy Service is a collaborative and supportive department who provide safe and effective medication management across both Taranaki Base and Hawera hospitals. We uphold the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services, whilst constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care we deliver. Our staff work collaboratively in many multi-disciplinary teams across medical, nursing, and allied health directorates with a shared focus on ensuring optimal patient‑centred care. Health NZ - Taranaki is also fortunate to have its dedicated eMedication management team who work closely alongside our Pharmacy department to lead medication management in the various data and digital platforms across the hospital.

Taranaki boasts some New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes, like Mt Taranaki, and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world‑class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf on the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award‑winning museums and galleries and a thriving cafe culture.

About you

• Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable, ideally with a focus on clinical pharmacy, however a 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

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.