Te mahi | The Role

As Tōtara Hospice ’s sole Pharmacist, you will play an important role within our multi-disciplinary team where you will be responsible for the appropriate, safe, and timely provision of medications and assessment of medication plans, along with:

• Lead and co-ordinate specialist palliative care pharmacy practice within Tōtara Hospice’s region
• Manage and improve the medication-use process in patient care settings
• Demonstrate excellence in the provision of medication counselling to patients, caregivers, and whānau
• Promote the quality use of medicines and understand the importance of ensuring economic and efficient supply
• Take part in medicine audits and keep up to date with emerging trends and research
• Provide pharmacological advice to our Allied Health, In-Patient, and Community teams as well as to patients, their whānau and their GPs

This permanent position offers 0.8-1.0FTE, giving you the flexibility to tailor your work-life balance. 

Benefits for You:

• A 100% unique to Tōtara Hospice employee insurance program.
• Free parking in a beautiful working environment with grounds that back onto Tōtara Park.
• Coffee discounts at our fabulous on-site café.
• Learning and development growth opportunities.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is a team player with excellent communication skills, with the expertise and experience to contribute and support pharmaceutical innovation and practice. Additionally, we value someone who is genuinely passionate about their role, possesses a warm and friendly personality, and brings a mature perspective to their responsibilities.

You must also:

• Be currently registered with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
• Be able and competent to practice sole charge
• Have good attention to detail along with good numerical and accuracy skills
• Have an organised nature and meticulous record-keeping ability
• Must have a full-drivers licence and rights to work in NZ

Kamapene | About the organisation

Te Kahu Pairuri o  Tōtara has been at the forefront of delivering advanced palliative care services to the communities of South and Southeast Auckland. We take great pride in fostering an inclusive environment, actively champion, and celebrate diversities. We are committed to ensuring safe and holistic care for everyone. Our staff undergo bicultural competency education facilitated by Empowering Change to ensure we honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our service delivery. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. A proud supporter of Pride Pledge, we strive to create an authentically safe and inclusive environment for our rainbow communities.

Ngā pārongo whakauru | How to apply - Here’s how!

If you are searching for a rewarding career in healthcare where you can make a difference please APPLY now. Remember to include an updated copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for Tōtara Hospice and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job. Applications close 12 October 2024.

Only applicants already residing and eligible to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs for this position as we are not accepting agency applications at this time. 

Tōtara Hospice as an organisation does not conscientiously object to anyone accessing their rights under the End-of-Life Choices Act that passed into law on November 7th 2021. Our focus will remain, as it always has been, on delivering to the needs of our patients and whānau. We respect and support patients who choose this option.