Locum Pharmacists

This is our call to Registered Pharmacists
at any stage in their career, who are looking for a new opportunity to progress
their career and gain or further develop their hospital-based pharmacy
experience. We have fixed-term positions of varied hours and contract lengths available,
to support our Pharmacy kaimahi (staff) while recruitment is underway to fill
vacancies.
Here
at Timaru Hospital our small team of Pharmacists do much more than dispense
medicines. In fact, as an integral member of our broad multi-disciplinary
clinical service team, you - ll enjoy active clinical involvement. Your day can

**involve**:

- Providing clinical pharmacy services;
- medicines reconciliation, ;
- dispensing;
- non-sterile compounding;
- patient counselling,
- inpatient and outpatient dispensing and community services; and
- potentially on call services.

If
you enjoy a busy environment and like being part of a wider hospital
community where no two days are the same, this could be the opportunity you

**have been looking for. To thrive in our team, you will**:

- have excellent time management,
- be an excellent communicator,
- prioritise and organise your workload efficiently and effectively;
- be a quick learner; and
- take pride in accuracy and precision in your work.

You
will need to be a New Zealand Registered Pharmacist as well as being competent with dispensing systems.
Whether you are
newly registered, a community-based pharmacist looking for hospital experience, or an experienced practitioner looking to return to the workforce,
or looking to enhance and expand your existing skills in a collaborative team
focused environment, we definitely want to hear from you
Looking
for the flexibility to enjoy the moments that matter? You - ve found it here in
South Canterbury
Whether it's workplace safety or work/life
balance, we understand there's no one-size fits-all when it comes to hauora
(well-being), which is why we have a range of initiatives to look after the
professional development and personal needs of our kaimahi (staff).
As one of the country - s smaller districts,
our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to

**specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure**: processes that run
smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number; you
are part of a team where everyone knows your name.
At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, integrity,
collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of
everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and
inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and
communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect
of your patient care, we can - t wait for you to join us.
South Canterbury District
If you - re local to the area, you - ll be
familiar with all the hidden gems of Timaru. But if you - re considering the move
from further afield, you - ll soon find out why it - s one of the country - s best

**kept secrets**: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly
achievable here. You - ll join a tight-knit community that will make you feel at
home from the get-go, and be able to access all the adventure of the wild South
Canterbury back drop, without being far from a city when you - re craving that
bit of bustle.
Plus, if you Ski - the closest ski-field is one hour from Timaru
So why wait? If this is the professional
challenge you crave, make a move that offers an exciting change and all the
freedom to enjoy the moments that matter.
If you are little bit curious and just want a confidential chat in the first instance you can call the HR team on 03 687 2438 We look forward to hearing from you.