Lead Emergency Department Pharmacist

Lead Emergency Department Pharmacist Taranaki Base Hospital - Permanent FulltimeHealth 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

Are 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?

Step into a leadership role at Taranaki Base Hospitals ED Pharmacy Service.

We are seeking a motivated, proactive and enthusiastic Pharmacist to lead the development of the Emergency Department pharmacy service across both Taranaki Base and Hawera hospitals.

This position will work closely with Emergency Department staff, wider pharmacy team, and other specialist teams to play a key role in the development of the pharmacy service.

Our ED Pharmacy Service aims to capture patients early in their admission to hospital in order to optimise patient outcomes and encourage the safe and cost-effective use of medications within the ED environment and beyond.

You will have the opportunity to :

Provide clinical pharmacy expertiseLead the pharmacy ED team to provide a patient & whanau centred pharmacy serviceOversee the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy ED serviceLead pharmacy quality improvement initiatives based in the ED setting.Contribute to the education and training of pharmacy and other clinical staff membersSupport the growth and development of pharmacy ED team membersPromote safe medication practices and use of medication systemsPlease click here to view the job description.

About the Service

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a leader in New Zealand hospital pharmacy initiatives.

It has a well-resourced department with a team of committed professionals.

It is committed to continuing professional development and the provision of opportunities for extra study.

For more information on living and working in Taranaki, click here.

About You

Ideally the candidate will have :

A minimum of 4 years experience in hospital pharmacy and previous experience working in the ED settingThe ability to lead, motivate and empower staffA strong patient and medication safety focusExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop trusting and collaborative relationships, and enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Completed relevant postgraduate qualification / sWorking at Health New Zealand

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 28 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.