Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti has a fantastic opportunity for a New Graduate Pharmacist to join our busy team on a full time basis.

Gisborne Hospital is the base hospital for the wide geographical area, Tairāwhiti, extending up the East Cape of New Zealand.  The region has a population of approximately 48,000 and is well known for its relaxed lifestyle and its beautiful rural and beach environments. 

Gisborne is a relaxed city offering access to outstanding leisure pursuits and a caring, safe community. The city has superb outdoor facilities, golden beaches, a warm climate and a vibrant local economy based on wineries, agriculture and tourism.

We work with one of New Zealand’s most culturally diverse populations – a strong cultural emphasis underpins all we do. 

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a pharmacist who has the energy to make a positive difference with both patients and staff alike. In addition to enjoying a challenging case load and an exceptional quality of life, you can look forward to a culture where staff are valued and respected for their expertise.

At Gisborne Hospital our pharmacists are responsible for a range of operational and clinical pharmacy services including (but not limited to) in-patient dispensing, chemotherapy clinical review and dispensing, medication reconciliation, provision of medicines information to patients and staff, participation in multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds, weekend and on-call roster as well as helping in the training and development of trainees and other staff.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with the multidisciplinary team focusing on medication safety to implement the Health Quality & Safety Commission initiative. We will provide you with exciting work experience and offer you a platform to gain valuable clinical pharmacy knowledge. We are also very supportive of any further training or education you wish to pursue. We reward past experience, qualifications and skills and will offer remuneration accordingly.

BENEFITS

• Free onsite parking
• Relocation assistance available if you need to relocate to Gisborne

We are looking for New Grad Pharmacists with:

- NZ Bachelor degree in Pharmacy

- NZ pharmacist registration and a current Annual Practicing Certificate

Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential. 

If this sounds like you we would love you hear from you!

For more information please contact Pharmacy Manager Christel McDonald 021 226 5575 | Christel.McDonald@tdh.org.nz or apply online now with your CV and cover letter.

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