Clinical Pharmacist (Nelson)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nelson is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for a permanent full-time position at Nelson Hospital. This role involves applying pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance patient outcomes, conducting comprehensive patient reviews, and supervising pharmacy staff. Candidates should possess strong time management and teamwork skills, with hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Applications are accepted until 30 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand or valid NZ visa.
• Strong commitment to patient care.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient reviews and report clinical data.
• Provide in-service training and supervise pharmacy technicians.
• Participate in departmental meetings and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Time management

Collaborative teamwork

Problem-solving

Proficiency with computers

Experience in hospital pharmacy

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time

• Working as a pharmacist at Nelson Hospital offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care within a supportive setting.
• You'll experience a diverse range of clinical cases, fostering continuous learning and professional growth in a picturesque location.
• The collaborative environment and close-knit team ensure a fulfilling and well-rounded pharmacy practice.

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 a Clinical Pharmacist, you will apply best practice pharmaceutical knowledge and work in achieving the most optimal outcome for patients. You will carry out comprehensive reviews on patients, collect and report on clinical data, provide in-service training, carry out supervision of technicians and assistants, attend department meetings and identify opportunities to continuously grow.

This is a permanent position, part or full-time working up to 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm with the occasional Saturday morning 9.00am to 12.00pm shift.

You will participate in our on-call roster. On call shifts cover evenings from 5.00pm to 7.30am and some weekends.

About the Team/Service/ Location

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 and outpatient services. We work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure optimal medication use and patient outcomes.

About you

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will

• Manage your time effectively and be able to multi-task,
• Work collaboratively with others whilst applying your problem-solving skills and sense of humour,
• Be proficient with computers,
• Ideally have experience of pharmacy in a hospital environment,

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 30 October 2025. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson