Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy Department - Timaru Hospital

Permanent, Full time, Part Time 

Fixed term contract also available

Monday to Friday, Office Hours, (+ On Call Component)

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Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora  - South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

Right now, we - re looking for a Pharmacist  with a good level of experience to join our expanding team in Timaru.

Here at Timaru Hospital our Pharmacists do much more than dispense medicines. In fact, as an integral member of a broad multi-disciplinary clinical service team, you - ll enjoy active clinical involvement.

Our Pharmacy team is involved in the provision of clinical pharmacy services, medicines reconciliation, medicines information, patient counselling, on call services and inpatient and outpatient dispensing and you will become an integral member of the clinical pharmacy team.

The role also requires a high standard of pharmacy practice to oversee pharmacy operational duties including medication stock management, dispensing, non-sterile compounding, general dispensary and administrative duties. 

You will be self-motivated, accountable, efficient, accurate and meticulous, a team player with excellent communication skills.  Ideally you will have sound experience in a busy community or hospital pharmacy. 

If you have excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills as well as having good communication skills, are a quick learner and be able to perform in an accurate and precise manner, then we look forward to your application. 

Why choose Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury?

As one of the country - s smaller regions 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 - re part of a team where everyone knows your name. You - ll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise as part of our graduate mentoring programme.

On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

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.

Apply now - this moment is yours!

Please apply online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you are a bit curious about what is on offer please feel free to contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230 or email hradmin@scdhb.health.nz.

Applications close: OPEN 

The vacancy may close earlier if a suitable applicant is identified earlier

As part of our duty of care towards our patients, it is crucial that all patient-facing staff be fully immunised. If you have made it to the later stages of recruitment for a role that has vaccination requirements, you will be expected to produce your immunisation records for infection control purposes.