Clinical Pharmacist

**Clinical Pharmacist**

**Whanganui Hospital Pharmacy Department**

**Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui**

**Permanent Full Time 40 hours per week**

Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

**Mō te tūranga ' About the role**

We are looking for a qualified pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive team. This position provides a variety of opportunities working within an experienced team who are all passionate about the health and wellbeing of our community. You will have the opportunity to provide clinical pharmacy services across a variety of areas such as medical, surgical, assessment and rehabilitation, mental health, critical care, emergency and more. You will learn about all areas of the pharmacy service including oncology and outpatient pharmacy and participate in quality improvement activities and projects.

The clinical pharmacy service provides an integral role in medicines management and patient safety. Education is a strong emphasis within the service including provision of information to patients, caregivers and whānau on safe and effective use of medicine and providing on-going training and education to prescribers and nursing.

Key tasks include
- Provision of clinical pharmacy services including medication review and optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship, therapeutic drug monitoring, medicine reconciliation, discharge facilitation and patient counselling
- Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Provision of education to patients, caregivers and whanau on safe and effective use of medicines
- Liaising with community providers to ensure patient continuity of care
- Provision of on-going training and education to prescribers and nursing
- Contributing towards quality improvement and medication safety initiatives

The pharmacy department is committed to providing support for on-going professional development. The department provides regular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities, including a training package for pharmacists new to hospital. There is funding for further studies, course and conferences as well as full funding of APC and professional membership fees.

As a small team you will be encouraged and supported to ‘have a go' at everything, which will both challenge and extend your clinical experience and skills.

This position would be suitable for those wanting to start their hospital pharmacy career and who would like a variety of hospital pharmacy experiences. Current intern pharmacists who are eligible for Assessment centre in November 2024 are welcome and encouraged to apply.

There is no better place to move your career forward.

**Mōu ake - About you**

We are looking for someone who:

- Is a New Zealand registered pharmacist with a current annual practising certificate and scope of practice which enables the undertaking of the duties of this position.
- Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is advantageous but not essential.
- Has excellent communication skills (in both verbal and written language)
- Has a strong patient and medication safety focus
- Is a team player
- Is be able to demonstrate entry level clinical skills and knowledge or above.
- Has well-developed time management and problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to an ever-changing health environment
- Has a high degree of accuracy
- Is computer literate

**Ngā hua o te Mahi i Te Pōari o Whanganui | Working at HealthTe Whatu Ora Whanganui**

**Ko wai mātou | Who are we**

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a