AYA Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist - Fixed Term
Parental Leave cover opportunity- Clinical Nurse Specialist, North Island Sarcoma Service at Te Toka Tumai, specialty in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Sarcoma
- We're seeking a dedicated and passionate Nurse Specialist with strong clinical and leadership skills to work with people diagnosed with sarcoma, particularly adolescents and young adults (15 to 29 Years).
- Learn and grow your career with an established cohesive multidisciplinary team
- 0.8 to 1.0 FTE Secondment 12 months, covering Parental Leave
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
We are seeking a senior Registered Nurse with advanced clinical nursing skills, exceptional leadership skills and preferably experience working with the AYA age group for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist Sarcoma -AYA. We will provide comprehensive orientation and ongoing education in a supportive, team-based environment.
Your primary responsibility will be to provide specialised nursing care and case management of AYA patients with sarcoma. A high level of clinical leadership, excellent patient and whanau centred communication, patient care coordination along the pathway, education and clinical teaching to both patients, whanau and staff. This role works across the whole system and at all stages of the patient pathway including as AYA move between settings.
Te Toka Tumai - Auckland / Te Whatu Ora is the provider the North Island Sarcoma Service, consolidating clinical services at Auckland City Hospital. The model involves centralised decision-making and regional collaboration.
You will need to work autonomously as part of a supportive senior nursing and multidisciplinary team dedicated to evidence-based youth health and nursing practice. The ideal applicant will have extensive experience working with young people and surgical and/or oncology nursing experience, you will be practising at a senior level, preferably with a postgraduate certificate or diploma in Youth Health or specialty nursing practice.
We are searching for a proactive individual who is ready for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance in their career path.
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
About You
It is essential that you meet the following criteria:
- Have NZ nursing registration with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Have at least 5 years post-graduate experience, preferably in orthopaedics and or oncology.
- Interact effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Maintain safe cultural practice and develop your cultural knowledge
- Have received training in youth health and clinical experience working with this age group.
- Preferably with a postgraduate certificate or diploma
For more information about this role please contact Amanda Jane Rae – Nurse Unit Manager – via - arae@adhb.govt.nz
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 22nd September 25 using reference number ADHB23287. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Candida Hall at candida.hall@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.