Clinical Pharmacist

• Clinical Pharmacist Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
• Permanent, Part Time, 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE)
• This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward thinking pharmacy team where your clinical knowledge will have a direct and meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

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 Role

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide high - quality pharmaceutical care to patients across Hawkes Bay Hospital, contributing to safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. You will participate in ward - based clinical pharmacy services, undertake medicines reconciliation, attend ward rounds, provide clinical advice to nursing and medical staff, and support medication counselling for patients and whānau.

You will also participate in dispensing and operational services, contribute to medication safety initiatives, monitor drug usage, support the implementation of the Hospital Medicines List (HML), and assist in audit, quality improvement and service development projects. This role includes opportunities for teaching, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to an on - call roster.

If you enjoy varied clinical work, value interdisciplinary collaboration and are passionate about medication safety and optimisation, this role is an excellent fit.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Hospital Pharmacy team at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital includes clinical pharmacists, technicians, assistants and operational specialists working closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams. We are committed to delivering a safe, responsive and highperforming pharmacy service that supports excellent patient care across the hospital.

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About you

Youre a motivated and clinically capable pharmacist with strong communication and teamwork skills. You will have:

• A recognised Pharmacy qualification and registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.
• A current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong understanding of pharmacology, therapeutics and medication safety.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clinical teams.
• A positive, solution focused attitude and commitment to high quality patient care.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable health outcomes.

Desired:

• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Postgraduate pharmacy qualifications.
• Experience in mentoring, teaching or supporting junior pharmacists.
• Familiarity with ePharmacy and hospital medicines systems.

Working 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 Māori, 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 8th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Oran Milman - [email protected]

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.