Intern Pharmacist at Whanganui District Health Board (Whanganui), Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

INTERN PHARMACIST
Pharmacy Department
Whanganui Hospital
Fixed term (1 year), full time 

Are you looking to join a highly regarded forward thinking pharmacy department, where pharmacists provide a high standard of clinical pharmacy services for their patients?  If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to develop your career as a clinical pharmacist then this could be the ideal job for you!

Whanganui Hospital Pharmacy is offering an exciting opportunity for an intern to join our friendly, multicultural team in 2023.  

As a smaller hospital, you will work closely with our clinical pharmacists and clinical staff on various wards including Medical, Surgical, Mental Health, Assessment Treatment and Rehabilitation, Stroke Unit, Emergency Department and Paediatrics. You will complete a medicines reconciliation training package.  Ward based pharmacy technicians help provide medicines reconciliation on our wards allowing pharmacists more time to provide clinical services in these areas. You will be involved in quality improvement activities and projects while developing your dispensing and OTC skills.  On-going support and training will be provided each step of the way and you will be mentored by a very supportive team.

Whanganui proudly offers a rich arts scene, world class sports training facilities and a wealth of outdoor adventure pursuits from mountain to sea.  With a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing and an easy commute to work what are you waiting for?  Come join us!

For more information about the position itself please contact Megan Geertson, Clinical Manager of Pharmacy at (06) 348 1273 or megan.geertson@wdhb.org.nz

Please send in a cover letter, CV and university transcript with your application.

To obtain a position description or additional information about the role, please contact our People and Culture Department on (06) 348 8911 or enquire at email jobs@wdhb.org.nz or visit our website www.wdhb.org.nz. 

Vacancy Number: 06-INTP-5665

Applications close: 10 July 2022