Clinical Pharmacist - Nelson Hospital

• 0.4 FTE / permanent
• 32 hours per fortnight
• Nelson based

Join Te Whatu Ora 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)

The opportunity has arisen for a NZ registered pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive team at Nelson Hospital Pharmacy. You will play a key role in assisting with delivery of clinical pharmacy services across Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough). Supporting our existing pharmacist team, and immersing yourself in clinical pharmacy services, are pivotal to this role. Teamwork and communication is really important to us as is having fun and achieving great outcomes for our patients.

This role is 0.4 FTE,  32 hours per fortnight working between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Occasional Saturday mornings and on call may be required.

The full-time equivalent salary for this role is usually in the range of $76,442 to $100,466 (step 2 - 7) based on the current APEX Pharmacy MECA, dependent on skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

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

Our ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate sound application of clinical knowledge, good communication skills and will be technology savvy and innovative in their approach.  You may have experience of hospital pharmacy; however if not, consideration will be given to qualified pharmacist keen to extend into hospital practice. If you are looking for a new challenge this role could be for you. 

The successful candidate must:

·  be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

·  have a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) with the Pharmacy Council in NZ or be eligible to successfully gain an APC in a timely manner. 

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. 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)  

In this role you will be able to apply your skills to make a real difference to people’s lives. At Health NZ Nelson Marlborough we do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver.

Nelson is one of New Zealand’s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking,  tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.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 Sonja van Alphen – Team Leader at Sonja.vanAlphen@nmdhb.govt.nz .

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. 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.