Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a pharmacy technician to work alongside our Senior Purchasing Technician to support the day-to-day functions of the Purchasing office including ordering, receipt, and inventory control of pharmaceuticals. It will also work alongside our Senior Pyxis Technicians to support the management of Pyxis technology to the Pharmacy department and designated clinical areas.
About the Team/Service Location
The pharmacy team is well respected by clinicians, nursing staff, and senior management across the organisation, and is constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care it delivers. We provide a comprehensive pharmacy service throughout to the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District, which includes a clinical service, dispensary & logistics service, and a quality & risk service. There is also an aseptic production service at Capital & Coast Hospitals (Wellington & Kenepuru). Through these services, we aim to improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing, supply and distribution of medicines throughout the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District. Our teams value professional growth and emphasizes clinical development and medicines optimization for our patients.
About you
This position would be suitable for someone with hospital pharmacy experience who has a proven ability to work well in a team. Has a good eye for detail, good initiative and a passion for process improvement. It is essential that the successful candidate holds a New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) level 5. Previous experience working with Pyxis is desirable but not essential, as training can be given to the right candidate.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
Accepting applications from current Health New Zealand employees only
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact philip.adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.