Pharmacy Team Leader - Wairau

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 1.0 FTE / Fixed term for 12 months
• 80 hours per fortnight
• Blenheim location
  

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

• You will lead the Wairau Hospital Pharmacy team, as part of the overall Pharmacy Service, to ensure a motivated team provide a safe and effective pharmacy service to the patients of Wairau Hospital and beyond.
• Along with leadership and sdministration responsibilities, you will also apply clinical skills for direct patient car.
• Although based in Blenheim, this position may occasionally require travelling to Nelson or elsewhere at times for face-to-face meetings or similar.
• As well as being an integral part of the Pharmacy Services Leadership team, you will be a key member of the overall leadership Team based at Wairau Hospital
  

There may be some paid on-call requirement for this role - negotiable.

Salary range will depend on experience but is likely to be $114,000 to $121,500 per annum pro rata.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

• You will be a pharmacist with (preferably but not essential) at least 5 years post internship experience and demonstrated leadership qualities and experience.  Hospital Pharmacy experience is preferred but not essential for this exciting role.  You will be passionate about patient care and quality improvement.  Along with leading a team, you will also be a strong team player with a view ensuring the Pharmacy Services as a whole performs well for its staff, stakeholders and patients.
• Your oral and written communications skills will be excellent and your computer literacy and skills will also be essential.
• A sense of humour always helps, as does the ability to manage stress and understand the importance of self-care.
• The successful applicant will be eligible to work in New Zealand and be a New Zealand registered Pharmacist with no conditions on their Annual Practising Certificate (APC).  A current APC, or ability to rapidly achieve a current APC, is essential.  Note that this role includes becoming a pharmacy license holder od Wairau Hospital Pharmacy.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

Blenheim is a small but growing community with a significant wine growing industry.  It is set in the beautiful Wairau Valley which leads to Nelson Lakes National Park, just a few kilometres from the Rainbow Ski Field turn-off.

Opportunities for those who love the outdoors are virtually unlimited.  This includes the spectacular Marborough Sounds which is on the doorstep.

Blenheim also has many clubs and social events (e.g. the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival) as well as restaurants and a cinema etc.  Small enough to feel rural and big enough to have a urban vibe.  A wonderful lifestyle awaits.

At Health NZ Nelson Marlborough we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

Situated at the top of the South Island, Blenheim is well known for its temperate climate, award winning wineries, stunning scenery and outdoor pursuits - all available within minutes of the town centre. For more information on the Marlborough region visit https://marlboroughnz.com/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information please contact Jo Mickleson - Pharmaceutical Manager on jo.mickleson@nmdhb.govt.nz or 021 555 004 (+64 21 555 004).

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

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Applications close: Open until filled (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

  Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.