Clinical Pharmacist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver clinical pharmacy services at Tauranga Hospital, with travel to Whakatāne as needed. The role includes weekend shifts if rostered and supports dispensary services.

Applicants should be registered with the Pharmacy Council of NZ, enjoy working in a busy hospital environment, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines management for a growing service.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with Pharmacy Council of NZ or eligible for NZ registration.
• Strong clinical pharmacy skills across hospital settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in Tauranga hospital.
• Support dispensary services and participate in weekend shifts if rostered.
• Collaborate with Oncology, Clinical Trials and Emergency Department teams to grow services.

Skills

Pharmacy clinical practice

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Pharmacist registration NZ

Job description

• Fixed term position available End of June 2027
• May include participation in weekend shifts as rostered

Health 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 a role available for capable pharmacists to provide a clinical pharmacy service to our patients in the Bay of Plenty. Tauranga hospital serves a large population in a rapidly growing city and provides many specialist health services. Whakatane hospital is a smaller general hospital with a big heart, serving a diverse regional population. You will be predominantly based at Tauranga hospital, with some travel between sites. Its the best of both worlds.

Please specify in your cover letter how many hours you wish to be considered for.

Our experienced clinical team are managing a growing service. Our current areas for growth are Oncology, Clinical Trials and Emergency Department. We can support your development across multiple aspects of hospital pharmacy practice.

The applicant must be a team player, with a passion for clinical pharmacy and have excellent communication skills. All pharmacists at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty work with multi-disciplinary teams as part of their medicines management roles. This role also supports dispensary services and includes participation in weekend shifts if rostered.

The successful applicant will be patient focused, have excellent communication skills and be willing to share their knowledge. Participation in on call 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.

To learn more about living and working in the Bay of Plenty, click here.

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.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.