Are you a NZ Registered Pharmacist looking for a something a little bit different?
We are looking for a full time Rotational Pharmacist to join the MercyAscot Pharmacy team working across both Mercy Hospital (Epsom) and Ascot Hospital (Greenlane) sites. As a rotational pharmacist, MercyAscot offers the unique opportunity to rotate through our licenced community pharmacy & hospital dispensary (combined) and clinical pharmacy rotations (we cover orthopaedics, general surgery, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, head and neck, ICU).
This position will suit a pharmacist with up-to-date pharmaceutical knowledge and commitment to quality & safety, who will thrive on delivering high-quality care to our patients, hospital staff and customers. Along with being a fantastic team player with excellent communication skills, your efficiency, positive attitude, and desire to make a difference in providing quality patient care will see you succeed in this fast-paced and varied role.
This role is full time, working 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday (7.30am to 4pm). Additionally, participation in the weekend dispensary roster and on-call pharmacist roster will be required after appropriate training.
Key duties will include:
- Collaboration with other pharmacists to deliver consistent clinical pharmacy services across the organisation
- Support with medication histories and reconciliations, pharmaceutical review of patients and providing appropriate patient counselling
- Dispense and supply of medications for patients at MercyAscot hospitals and community pharmacy prescriptions
- Assist with the development and review of medication and pharmacy related policies and protocols for the hospital
- Ensure best practice guidelines regarding medication safety are built into workflows for improved patient outcomes and enhanced patient experience
Our Successful Applicant will have:
- Registration with the Pharmacy Council of NZ and a current APC
- Hospital/ clinical pharmacy experience is an advantage (but not essential)
- Community pharmacy experience is an advantage but not essential (new graduates who have just completed their internship are welcome to apply)
- Competency using RxONE dispensing software is an advantage
- Commitment to quality, accuracy and safety in their work
MercyAscot is part of the Healthcare Holdings Group of companies and are New Zealand's largest private surgical facility with 22 theatres across 3 sites and growing! We are committed to being adaptable, having effective communication skills, being accountable for our actions and we want to provide excellent customer service to both our internal and external customers.
At MercyAscot we highly value our employees and are proud to offer very competitive remuneration, smart easy‑care uniforms, and a hospital wide Christmas & New Year close-down. MercyAscot employees also have access to a wide range of benefits including free parking, a robust Employee Assistance Programme, staff discounts on services, and discounts on retail, banking, childcare, e-bikes, and gym memberships.
This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and growing private organisation, so if this opportunity sparks your interest please APPLY now, or for more information or an informal chat call Preetika Prakash, Charge Clinical Pharmacy Manager on 027 5457715
Applications close 18 February 2025; however, we reserve the right to close applications earlier as needed.
