Clinical Pharmacist

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Clinical Pharmacist 

Te Whatu Ora Lakes - Rotorua/Taupo Hospital
Permanent Fulltime + Rostered Oncall

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated New Zealand qualified clinical pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Pharmacy team based at Rotorua/Taupo Hospital.  This role offers a variety of clinical pharmacy experience across medical, surgical, older person health, mental health and paediatrics areas as well as dispensary services in our 233 bedded district hospital. You should be a great team player who is willing to share their learning experiences with the rest of the team while wanting to develop and grow their own skills. 

You may be:
A recently qualified pharmacist (or due to complete assessment for registration in November) who wants to experience all facets of hospital pharmacy as a rotational pharmacist, 
or
A more experienced pharmacist who is ready to take on clinical responsibility and perhaps start or continue their postgraduate clinical studies, 
or
A pharmacist who wants to develop expertise in a hospital dispensary and medication logistics
or
An experienced clinical pharmacist with or without postgraduate qualifications who is ready to take on more responsibility and work towards specialising in a specific area of interest. 

The Rotorua Pharmacy Team is looking for someone who:

• with a diligent and professional approach to your work. 
  
  
• will participate in the development of clinical services and implementation of eHealth initiatives. 
  
  
• will have excellent communication and time management skills, be consistent, reliable and accurate in your work, and enjoy learning.
  
  
• will have a high standard of ethical and professional practice.
  
  
• will be customer service focussed.
  
  
• is able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical services relevant to transitions of care (admission and discharge).
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity:

• to work in a small collegial team with lots of variety in your daily work 
  
  
• to provide cover at Taupo hospital (covering up to 0.5 FTE)
• to not be stuck in traffic while travelling to and from work. 
  
  
• work in one the most scenic places – and one of the most affordable places - to live in New Zealand. 
  
  
• to balance your working life with countless outdoor and social activities -  adventure and water sports right at your doorstep, the beach or snowboarding/skiing as a day trip from Rotorua.
  
  

Successful applicants must:

• Be a NZ Registered Pharmacist or eligible to register soon
  
  
• Be willing to participate in rostered Oncall (about every 4 to 6 weeks).
  
  

Please do not hesitate to contact Jean-Pierre Meyer, Acting Pharmacy Manager directly to discuss this opportunity: Jean-Pierre.Meyer@lakesdhb.govt.nz or 0204 148 6361

Salary will be dependent on your experience and range from $80,442 to $107,000 p.a.

New Graduates (completing studies/internships in 2023) may be eligible for Voluntary Bonding Scheme (additional payment of $11,796 after tax). For more details visit Te Whatu Ora Voluntary Bonding Scheme 

If you think this sounds like you apply online via our website www.lakesdhb.govt.nz

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