Foundation Pharmacist - Wellington - ref. l80203015
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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join our team as a Rotational Foundation Pharmacist.
The position currently being advertised is based at Wellington Hospital with the expectation to rotate to Kenepuru hospital as needed.
These positions are rotational and rotate through specified clinical and/or operational areas. Rotations are usually 3-6 months in length.
Rotations include:
- Pharmacy aseptic production unit
- Dispensary
- General Medicine
- General surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Oncology/haematology
- Neurology/neurosurgery
- Aged care
- Critical Care
This position suit those wanting to start or consolidate their hospital pharmacy career and who would like a variety of hospital pharmacy experiences.
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
You will be a qualified pharmacist working in a hospital or equivalent setting, hold a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (recognised in NZ) or equivalent and be an NZ Registered Pharmacist (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 Maori, 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 31 August.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact shelly.alexander@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.