Southland Hospital

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Qualified pharmacy technician - minimum of NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) level four
• Salary band - APEX MECA - $69,975 to $84,193 pa pro-rata and Kiwi Saver

Our Pharmacy Department at Southland Hospital is seeking a positive and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and supportive team.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
The role will include stock control, ward supply, in and outpatient dispensing, non-sterile compounding, and assisting in the general day to day running of the dispensary.
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Mōu ake - About you
Hospital experience is preferred and you will possess strong time management, planning, and organisational skills. Naturally, you will be an excellent communicator, and a trusted and positive team player. It is also essential you can pick things up quickly, perform in an accurate and precise manner and work well within a diverse and ever-changing environment.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have:

• appropriate New Zealand recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification
• demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• the ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• high levels of personal and professional integrity.

Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Now is a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern District offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone. Check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.
Utu whānui - Salary range
This role belongs to the APEX Pharmacy Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($69,975) and Step 7 ($84,193) p.a pro-rata of the Pharmacy Technician scale.
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Sunday, 8 December 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor, James.Boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/