Pharmacist

Permanent part time Pharmacist 0.7FTE (56 hours a fortnight)

• Join our Pharmacy team at Nelson Hospital where your expertise will make a real difference.
• This is ideal for a pharmacist looking for a dynamic role in a hospital environment, making a meaningful impact on patient care in the Nelson Marlborough region.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As part of the Nelson Marlborough hospital pharmacy service, you will play a key role in ensuring safe and effective medication management for hospital inpatients and outpatients. This position involves working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm.

You will also participate in the on-call roster once established in the role. The on-call duties extend from Monday to Thursday 4.30pm to 8am the following morning or Friday evening to Monday morning, with a one in twelve rotation.

As a pharmacist, you are responsible for:

• Dispensing and supplying medications in accordance with hospital protocols and national standards
• Providing clinical pharmacy services, including medicines reconciliation and optimization of treatments
• Offering professional advice to healthcare teams, patients, and caregivers to promote safe medication use
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and hospital guidelines for medication management
• Supporting stock management, including procurement and safe storage of medicines
  

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Nelson Hospital Pharmacy Team is a dedicated group of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and interns who provide safe and effective medication management across hospital wards, outpatient services, and community healthcare. The team functions in a multidisciplinary setting, working closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure optimal medication use and patient outcomes. Together, you’ll be part of a service experiencing growth and embracing professional development, making Nelson an exciting place to advance your hospital pharmacy career.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to enjoy the lifestyle that comes with living in the beautiful Nelson region, we’d love to hear from you.

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About you

• Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy, ideally with a focus on clinical pharmacy. However, qualified pharmacist with a passion for hospital pharmacy would also be considered.
• Hold registration with the New Zealand Pharmacy council and Annual Practicing Certificate or be eligible.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to medication safety
  

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 19 December 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja van Alphen, Team Leader – Pharmacy, Sonja.vanAlphen@nmdhb.govt.nz  

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Athena Nguyen athena.nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.