Clinical Pharmacy Team Coordinator

Are you a qualified pharmacist with a passion for hospital pharmacy? 12-month fixed term, part time 0.6FTE (48 hours a fortnight), commencing mid-July 2026. There is an option to combine this with a Clinical Pharmacist role (0.4 FTE) to create a full-time dual-role position. 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 leadership 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, the Clinical Pharmacy Team Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Pharmacy Manager and clinical pharmacist team in providing safe, efficient and effective pharmacy service across both hospital pharmacies. This position involves working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm and occasional Saturday mornings between 9am and noon. You will also participate in the on-call roster once established in the role. The on-call duties extend from Monday to Friday 4.30pm to 8am the following morning or Friday evening to Monday morning, with each pharmacist typically covering approximately one on-call slot per month. Travel to Wairau hospital to support the Wairau pharmacists is also required. Responsibilities Support the Pharmacy Manager by coordinating the activities and workflow of ward-based pharmacists to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery. Provide direct clinical pharmacy services, as appropriate to the needs of the service area, including patient assessment, medication review, and optimisation of therapy. Undertake delegated staff management tasks, including mentoring and providing advice on the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines for individual patients. Lead and support service development initiatives that enhance quality medication management, with a focus on implementing systems and processes that minimise clinical risk. Ensure effective systems for the identification, documentation, and resolution of medication-related issues, and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement. Qualifications Have a total of 6 years postgraduate experience including equivalent of four years full time experience in hospital pharmacy. Hold registration with the New Zealand Pharmacy Council and Annual Practicing Certificate. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to medication safety. 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