Pharmacist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Tairawhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Tairawhiti in Gisborne, NZ is seeking a Registered Pharmacist to deliver high-quality pharmacy services and patient care within our hospital.

You will actively contribute to the management of the Pharmacy Department and lead medication safety initiatives across the facility, ensuring optimal safe-use of medicines for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Member of Pharmaceutical Society.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmacy services and patient care.
• Contribute to the management of the Pharmacy Department.
• Support medication safety initiatives across the hospital.

Education

Registered Pharmacist with Annual Practising Certificate

Member of Pharmaceutical Society

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Tairawhiti – Gisborne, North Island

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

In this role, you will deliver high-quality pharmacy services and patient care, actively contribute to the management of the Pharmacy Department, and support medication safety initiatives across the hospital.

About the Team/Service/Location

We are a dedicated team who work together to provide quality pharmacy services to our hospital.

We are situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne Tairāwhiti. The light shines on the water is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture.

We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We are shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and taking a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

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About you

• Registered Pharmacist with current Annual Practising Certificate
• Member of Pharmaceutical Society

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.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients, their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.