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Senior Clinical PharmacistTimaru HospitalPermanent, Full Time1 FTE (80 hours a fortnight) 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 RoleProvide expert clinical pharmacy support within community health services,Work closely with primary care and multidisciplinary teams to optimise the safe and effective use of medicines.Focus on delivering patient-centred medication reviews, improving health outcomes, supporting evidence-based prescribing, Lead quality improvement initiatives, education, and best-practice guidance across community services.Deliver expert medicines management and clinical reviews that directly improve patient outcomesWork autonomously across primary care and community teams while leading quality improvement initiatives and influencing
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Senior Clinical PharmacistTimaru HospitalPermanent, Full Time1 FTE (80 hours a fortnight) 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 RoleProvide expert clinical pharmacy support within community health services,Work closely with primary care and multidisciplinary teams to optimise the safe and effective use of medicines.Focus on delivering patient-centred medication reviews, improving health outcomes, supporting evidence-based prescribing, Lead quality improvement initiatives, education, and best-practice guidance across community services.Deliver expert medicines management and clinical reviews that directly improve patient outcomesWork autonomously across primary care and community teams while leading quality improvement initiatives and influencing best practice About usTimaru is a special coastal port city in South Canterbury, famous for Caroline Bay's stunning beach, striking Edwardian bluestone architecture, and unique rolling hills formed by an ancient volcano. It blends a warm, family-friendly seaside vibe with rich heritage and easy access to the Southern Alps. Timaru Hospital is a vital regional facility in South Canterbury known for combining a community-focused, provincial scale with comprehensive secondary-level care, a 24-hour district trauma service, local oncology and critical care units, and a unique supportive lifestyle environment for its medical staff. The hospital provides secondary services to the district population of approximately 50,000 people, has 130 beds. About YouA Registered Pharmacist holding a current New Zealand Pharmacy Council Annual Practicing Certificate (with no adverse conditions)BPharm and Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate - or equivalentPrevious hospital experiencePrevious experience at a Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora hospital or serviceA commitment to improving professional practice and life-long learning.Advantageous but not essential:5 years previous hospital experience - preferably in New Zealand2 years previous experience at a Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora hospital or service Working for Health New ZealandHealth 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. SalaryThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the APEX Collective Agreement, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience. How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 21 September 2026. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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