Pharmacist - Rotational

About the Company At Waikato Hospital, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our mission is to create a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on our dedication to high-quality care and the professional development of our team members. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join our clinical pharmacy team in a permanent, full-time rotational role. In this position, you will gain hands-on experience across various specialties within our tertiary facility, including medical, surgical, mental health, cardiology, renal, critical care, and paediatrics, among others. Your responsibilities will include rotating through all areas of our pharmacy service. This encompasses clinical and ward work, as well as involvement with the haematology, oncology, and compounding teams. You will also participate in the quality and safe use of medicines team, serving both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings. This comprehensive learning environment includes occasional weekend shifts, which will be compensated at overtime rates, and may offer opportunities to join the on-call roster as needed. Whether you are an experienced pharmacist or just beginning your career, we provide ongoing training and mentorship to support your professional growth. You will have access to various development opportunities, including funding for further studies, courses, and conferences, as well as full funding for your annual practicing certificate and professional membership fees. We offer competitive remuneration with automatic annual increases, and after just five years of service at Te Whatu Ora sites, you will enjoy five weeks of annual leave, along with additional long service leave. We strive to ensure a rewarding balance between your career and personal life. The salary for this position will be determined based on experience and will align with the Allied, Public Health, Scientific Technical Collective Agreement. Additional benefits include KiwiSaver contributions (if eligible), professional development support, and wellness programs. About the Team/Service The Te Whatu Ora Waikato Pharmacy Service plays a crucial role in providing essential pharmacy services to Waikato Hospital and rural hospitals, while also offering tertiary advisory and support services across the Te Manawa Taki region. Our team is integral to the effective operation of healthcare, maintaining the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services. With our outpatient pharmacy, robust clinical trials service, and compounding suite, we deliver a diverse range of services that truly set us apart. About You To be considered for this role, the following skills and experience are essential: - Registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand - A current annual practicing certificate with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand - New graduates and community pharmacists are welcome to apply Desirable qualifications include: - Hospital-level experience - Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy - A current New Zealand driver's license How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply online' or visit our Waikato Careers website to submit your application. All applications must be completed through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 29 June 2025. For any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Monique Wilson at Monique.Wilson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.