Rotational Pharmacist

2 x Permanent Full time positions [40 hours per week] and a casual position availableMō te tūnga - About the Role

Ngā Ratonga
Kēmihi. Te - manawanui - he - kaupapa;
- he - rongoā - e - arotahi - ana
Pharmacy Services. Patient

**centred**: medicines focused
We are looking for Qualified Pharmacists to join
our team. This is an exciting and varied opportunity working
within an experienced team who are all passionate about the health and
wellbeing of the Canterbury community.
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.
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.
The
role is varied, encompassing rotations throughout
clinical areas across the Te Whatu Ora hospital sites in Christchurch:
Christchurch Hospital, Burwood Hospital and Hillmorton Hospital. As a tertiary health care provider there are
many opportunities for exposure to specialist areas of work such as
chemotherapy supply, oncology, paediatrics and mental health.
Te Whatu Ora, 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.
We are looking for enthusiastic pharmacists with a good work ethic, 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.
Ko wai koe | About You
Key tasks include
- 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 technicians, interns and students
- Participation
in the on-call service
- Medication
supply including dispensing, sterile production and cytotoxic ordering Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience
- Qualified Pharmacist

who is NZ registered or with the ability to obtain a New Zealand Annual
Practicing Certificate
- Hospital
experience preferred but not essential
- Good
communication skills
- Adaptable to
changing team environments
- Can
demonstrate a positive learning mindsetMō mātou | About Us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you
Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.