Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora TaranakiTaranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy CommunityTe Kaupapa – MissionImproving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.Taranaki - A place like no otherTaranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. to read more information about Taranaki.For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.E pā ana ki a tatou - About usAt Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department· Access to clinical training and education· Up to date facilities, Have a look at· Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams· Professional developmentKōrero mō te tūranga - About the role1 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)Permanent PositionAre you seeking a senior pharmacist leadership role supporting change in an adaptive healthcare environment?Are you looking for an exciting and stimulating work environment, where you can be part of a new focused model of care?Are you looking for a new challenge that will utilise your clinical knowledge and operational skills?We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced and dynamic NZ Registered Pharmacist to join our team as part of our new ED pharmacy service at Taranaki Base Hospital. This position will work closely with Emergency Department staff, pharmacy, and other specialist teams to play a key role in the development of this new pharmacy service. Our TDHB ED Pharmacy Service aims to capture patients early in their admission to hospital in order to optimise patient outcomes and encourage safe use of medications within the ED environment and beyond. This will be a 7-day a week, 10-12 hour per day pharmacy service.You will have the opportunity to:· Provide a high level of clinical pharmacy expertise within ED· Lead the pharmacy ED team to provide a patient & whānau centred pharmacy service· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy ED service· Lead pharmacy ED service development and improvement· Contribute to the education and training of pharmacy and other clinical staff members· Support the growth and development of pharmacy ED team members· Promote safe medication practices and use of medication systems· Promote and engaging in collaborative, multidisciplinary relationshipsPlease to view the job descriptionMoū - About youIdeally the candidate will have:· A minimum of 4 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy
Completed relevant postgraduate qualification/s
Broad clinical pharmacy experience and previous experience working in the ED setting
The ability to lead, motivate and empower staff
A strong patient and medication safety focus
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop trusting and collaborative relationships
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.For further information, please contact Kasey Wheatley on Email: kasey.wheatley@tdhb.org.nzThis advertisement will close when a suitable applicant is found.Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whaiBy joining together, we will succeed
