Pharmacist - Ashburton

Permanent 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) position available Be part of a friendly and inclusive teamNZ Registration and APC is essentialHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed tobuilding a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role Ngā RatongaKēmihi.Te'manawanui'he'kaupapa;'he'rongoā'e'arotahi'anaPharmacy Services. Patientcentred: medicines focusedWe are looking for a QualifiedPharmacist to join our team in Ashburton. This is an exciting and variedopportunity working within an experienced team who are all passionate about thehealth and wellbeing of the Canterbury community.Pharmacy services across Waitahaare provided by a positive, friendly and inclusive team of Pharmacists,Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and administrative staff. Wepride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service in collaboration with thewider multi-disciplinary team.Ashburton and surroundingCanterbury is great for individuals and families alike. It encourages an activelifestyle with opportunities for surfing, skiing, tramping, or camping. Musicfestivals, concerts, vineyards, and award-winning restaurants are also on our doorstep.If you have fresh ideas orvaluable experience and would enjoy working within a supportive team we wouldlove to hear from you.The role is varied, and as a keymember of a small team you will have the opportunity to participate in manyaspects of pharmacy practice. Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha pridesitself on supporting and developing our Pharmacists to help you reach yourpotential. This position has plenty of challenging opportunities and innovationis encouraged by peers, senior staff and management. The department providesregular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities. About You We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist with a good work ethic, enjoys working as part of a team, has excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to learn. Hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory. If you are considering a switch to hospital and have a willingness to learn, you will find you are well supported with your transition. Key tasks include: Provisionof a full clinical pharmacy service including medication reconciliation,therapeutic drug monitoring and answering medicines information enquiries. Involvementin interdisciplinary education Supervision,training and support of technicians, interns and students Medicationsupply including dispensing and cytotoxic ordering Skills & Experience: QualifiedPharmacist who is NZ registered or with the ability to obtain a New ZealandAnnual Practicing Certificate Hospitalexperience preferred but not essential Goodcommunication skills Adaptableto changing team environments Candemonstrate a positive learning mindset Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr