Posted 16 July, 2026
Clinical Pharmacist
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
New Plymouth, TKI, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
About the Role Permanent, part time (0.5FTE) position. Join our Pharmacy team at Taranaki Base 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. 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. Responsibilities 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. Additional Information On‑call duties extend from Monday to Friday 5pm to 8am the following morning, or Friday evening to Monday morning. About the Service Health New Zealand - Taranaki Pharmacy Service is a collaborative and supportive department that provides safe and effective medication management across both Taranaki Base and Hawera hospitals. We uphold the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services, whilst constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care we deliver. Our staff work collaboratively in many multidisciplinary teams across medical, nursing, and allied health directorates with a shared focus on ensuring optimal patient‑centred care. About you Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable, ideally with a focus on clinical pharmacy, however a 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. Health NZ – Diversity & Inclusion 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr