Intern Pharmacist | Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Two full-time, fixed-term opportunities for 12 months
• Join our experienced team based at Christchurch Hospital and rotate across our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha, Canterbury campuses!
• Eligibility for the PSNZ evolve intern pharmacist programme is essential 
• Ensure you complete your Health New Zealand Hospital Pharmacy Internship preferencing as part of the application process - this will be distributed to your university email address in early April.

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha prides itself on supporting, developing and training Clinical Pharmacists. Our internship programme ensures our interns are trained in all aspects of hospital pharmacy and are well qualified at the end to work competently as a pharmacist.

This position has plenty of challenging opportunities and innovation is encouraged by peers, senior staff and management. As part of your internship programme you will complete a research project, with guidance, which will be presented either in-house or at the NZHPA conference. The department provides regular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities which we expect our interns to take part in.

Each intern has one preceptor for the year, but many pharmacy staff are involved with the training both in-house and on the wards, so a wide variety of experience is gained. We also organise a rotation to a community pharmacy for OTC experience.

The days and hours associated with the position are Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. These positions will be based at Christchurch Hospital and include rotations across our Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha - s hospital sites (Hillmorton, Burwood and Ashburton).

Our wide range of pharmacy services is provided by a positive, friendly and inclusive team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and administrative staff.  We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Christchurch and surrounding Canterbury is great for individuals and families alike. It encourages an active lifestyle with opportunities for surfing, skiing, tramping, or camping. Music festivals, concerts, vineyards, and award-winning restaurants are also on our doorstep.

 Ko wai koe | About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Clinical interventions;
• Medicines reconciliation;
• Patient counselling;
• Dispensing, non-sterile and aseptic production.
• Completing the PSNZ EVOLVE programme

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• Well-developed communication and time-management skills;
• Excellent computer skills; 
• The ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team;
• A flexible and motivated approach to your work; 
• You must be eligible for the PSNZ EVOLVE Intern Pharmacist programme.

Mō mātou | About Us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 

When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. For additional information about this role or a copy of the position description please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on Alexandra.jay@cdhb.health.nz

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