Specialist ICU Pharmacist

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Christchurch Hospital is seeking a Specialist ICU Pharmacist for a fixed-term, full-time role until 23 July 2027. You will join a capable team within the intensive care unit, delivering expert medicines advice and patient-centered care in a high-acuity setting.

The role covers medication reconciliation, therapeutic drug monitoring, education across disciplines, and supervision of pharmacists, technicians, interns and students.

Qualifications

• Qualified and NZ registered pharmacist required.
• At least 4 years post-internship experience, with at least 2 years hospital experience.
• Post-graduate clinical qualification and/or specialist clinical experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a team based full clinical pharmacy service including medication reconciliation, therapeutic drug monitoring and medicines information enquiries.
• Involvement in interdisciplinary education.
• Supervision, training and support of pharmacists, technicians, interns and students.
• Participation in the on-call service.
• Medication supply including dispensing, sterile production and cytotoxic ordering.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

NZ-registered Pharmacist

Post-internship experience

Hospital experience

Postgraduate qualification

Education

NZ Registered Pharmacist

Job description

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Fixed term, full time 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) until 23rd July 2027

Based at Christchurch Health Campus

Utilise your skill and experience and grow your specialist clinical skill in the Intensive Care Unit within a passionate team of pharmacy professionals

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.

Our Pharmacy Services are patient centred: medicines focused

Our wide range of pharmacy services is provided by a positive, friendly and inclusive team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and administrative staff. We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Health New Zealand, Waitaha prides itself on supporting and developing our Pharmacists to help you reach your potential. This position has plenty of challenging opportunities and innovation is encouraged by peers, senior staff and management. The department provides regular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities.

Christchurch and surrounding Canterbury is great for individuals and families alike. It encourages an active lifestyle with opportunities for surfing, skiing, tramping, or camping. Music festivals, concerts, vineyards, and award-winning restaurants are also on our doorstep. If you have fresh ideas or valuable experience and would enjoy working within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are looking for a Specialist ICU Pharmacist to join our team in a full time, fixed term role until 23rd July 2027.

This is an exciting and varied opportunity to work within an experienced team who are all passionate about the health and wellbeing of the Canterbury community. The days and hours associated with this role are Monday - Friday covering standard business hours, but there may be some weekend/late night roster requirements.

This role involves working as a Specialist Pharmacist within the intensive care unit at Christchurch Hospital and sits within the Pharmacy surgical clinical team. As an ICU Specialist Pharmacist, you will work alongside skilled and supportive colleagues, providing specialist medicines advice and care for people with complex and critical health needs. This role offers the opportunity to grow your specialist practice, contribute to service improvements and help deliver exceptional patient care across the intensive care service and the pharmacy.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Provision of a team based full clinical pharmacy service including medication reconciliation, therapeutic drug monitoring and answering medicines information enquiries
• Involvement in interdisciplinary education
• Supervision, training and support of pharmacists, technicians, interns and students
• Participation in the on-call service
• Medication supply including dispensing, sterile production and cytotoxic ordering

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist, with a good work ethic, who enjoys working as part of a team, has excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to learn. Hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory. If you are considering a switch to hospital and have a willingness to learn, you will find you are well supported with your transition.

To be successful in this role, your skills will include:

• Well-developed communication and time-management skills
• The ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
• A flexible and motivated approach to your work
• You must be a qualified and NZ registered pharmacist
• At least 4 years post internship experience, with at least 2 years hospital experience
• Post-graduate clinical qualification and/or specialist clinical experience in current or previous roles, especially within this area of speciality, is preferable.

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand, if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.