Advanced Pharmacist - Cardiology and Cardiothoracics at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

Salary:  $111,240 - $117,420

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced pharmacist to join our team as an Advanced Pharmacist for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic inpatients. This is a permanent, full-time role, 40 hours per week.

Wellington Regional Hospital provides specialist services to patients with Cardiology and Cardiothoracic conditions across the Central Region. This position will provide a clinical pharmacy service to patients in Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Services, as well as being part of our team providing dispensary cover once a week. 

It is preferable that applicants possess Cardiology and Cardiothoracic clinical pharmacy experience, knowledge and skill but we may be prepared to undertake the training of a suitable candidate. Experience of hospital pharmacy in New Zealand is highly desirable.

About the Team/Service/Location 

The pharmacy team is well respected by clinicians, nursing staff, and senior management across the organisation, and is constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care it delivers.  We provide a comprehensive pharmacy service throughout to the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District, which includes a clinical service, dispensary & logistics service, and a quality & risk service. There is also an aseptic production service at Capital & Coast Hospitals (Wellington & Kenepuru). Through these services, we aim to improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing, supply and distribution of medicines throughout the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District.  Our teams value professional growth, and emphasizes clinical development and medicines optimization for our patients.

About you 

We want to hear from you if you are an experienced hospital pharmacist wanting to take the next step in your hospital career, particularly if you have previous experience in the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic area. You will be self-motivated with a broad clinical experience, be able to work autonomously and innovatively, as well as having the ability to form good working relationships with the multidisciplinary team. You will need to be registered as a pharmacist in NZ with a valid APC, or eligible to register. 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.