Clinical Pharmacist -Emergency Department

Waitemata District Health Board
NZ - Taranaki - New Plymouth
May 15, 2024

- Clinical Pharmacist -Emergency Department (TAR04969)
Vacancy No Vacancy No : TAR04969

Improving, 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 other
Taranaki 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.
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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 tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
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 the Lead ED Pharmacist, ED staff, pharmacy, and other specialist teams to play a key role in the development of this new pharmacy service. Our 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
• Facilitate medicines reconciliation and clinical pharmacist review early in the patient presentation to hospital to optimise patient outcomes
• Provide expert advice to medical, nursing and other clinical staff on safe and effective use of medicines
• Provide information to patients, caregivers and whānau on safe and effective medicine use
• Promote safe medication practices and use of medication systems
• Promote and engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary relationships
• Contribute to the education and training of pharmacy and other clinical staff members
• Contribute to ED pharmacy service development and improvement
• A strong patient and medication safety focus
• The ability to work under pressure in an acute, fast-paced environment
• Completed or working towards relevant postgraduate qualification/s
• Broad clinical pharmacy experience, preferably with previous experience working in the ED setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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