Job Opportunities in New Zealand

Clinical Pharmacist, Pre Admission

Vacancy No: TAR05531

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

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E pā ana ki a tatou - About us
At 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 development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
We are welcoming applications from competent and professional Clinical Pharmacists who will be responsible for providing a patient-focused pharmacy service, using best practice guidelines, and achieving optimal outcomes.
The Clinical Pharmacist will work primarily in the Pre-admission Department with a focus on medicine reconciliation and medication optimization. The Clinical Pharmacist will also support medication management of complex patients in a multi-disciplinary team focused on “pre-habilitation” care plans and milestones prior to surgery. Patient education focused on pre-operative medicines management is another key aspect of this position.
You will have the opportunity to:
1. Optimise patients prior to planned surgery
2. Manage pre and post operative medication
3. Work as part of an MDT to prepare patients for surgery
4. Have patients and family/whānau/carers as the primary focus;
5. Be proactive and transparent in the management and delivery of pre-anaesthetic care
6. Optimise continuity of care for patients
7. Empower staff to participate in decision making
8. Promote the most effective use of available resources
9. Have an interdisciplinary approach.

Moū - About you
Are you a qualified Clinical Pharmacist who can practise in New Zealand and who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?
Ideally the candidate will have:

• 2 years Post Graduate Pharmacy experience

• Excellent patient assessment skills

• Excellent communication skills

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.
To view the position description, click here.

• Nicola Bleasel, CNM Surgical OPD on 06 753 7777 ext. 7889 or Nicola.bleasel@tdhb.org.nz OR

• Kasey Wheatley, Professional Lead Pharmacy on 06 753 7777 ext. 7735 or kasey.wheatley@tdhb.org.nz

Applications close Sunday 22 September 2024. Applications will close early if suitable applicant found.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
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