Clinical Pharmacist

**Clinical Pharmacist - Fixed Term**

**Vacancy No**:TAR05666**

**Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki**

**Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community**

**Te Kaupapa - Mission**

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

**Taranaki - A place like no other**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. **Click here** to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer **Click here** and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities, Have a look at
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

**0.56 FTE - Fixed Term Parental Leave cover**

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated NZ Registered Pharmacist wishing to join our pharmacy team in a fixed-term position to cover parental leave. This is an opportunity to join a highly engaged pharmacy team with a strong emphasis on clinical service provision and quality whilst also collaborating with a wide range of teams within Te Whatu Ora Taranaki.

The role includes the following:

- Delivery of clinical ward services to a defined area including Electronic Medicines Reconciliation on admission.
- Medicine information.
- Delivery of In-service training/education.
- Medicine related guideline/protocol development and reviews.
- Medicine supply related activities including non-sterile manufacturing.

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a leader in NZ Hospital pharmacy initiatives. It has a well-resourced department with a team of committed professionals. It is committed to continuing professional development and the provision of opportunities for extra study.

The department uses the e-Pharmacy Dispensing system. This is interfaced with the Pyxis automated ward dispensing and inventory system (including the CII automated controlled drug system) and the MedChart electronic prescribing system which is used on the majority of wards in the hospital.

We also have a dedicated eMedication management team within the pharmacy department which means that this position may be required to support staff involved in that area of work.

Salary level is dependent on expertise and qualifications.

Please **click here** to view the job description

**Moū - About you**

Are you a NZ registered pharmacist, preferably with previous experience working in a hospital pharmacy who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

**Applications Close 27September 2024**

**Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai**

By joining together, we will succeed