Clinical Nurse Manager Chemotherapy & Day Stay Unit
Clinical Nurse Manager Chemotherapy & Day Stay Unit
Rotorua and Taupō Hospitals
Permanent, Full time (1.0 FTE)
Lead a specialist chemotherapy service across two beautiful Lakes district sites while shaping high‑quality, culturally responsive cancer care. This role offers a rare mix of clinical leadership, service development and hands‑on nursing practice in a supportive, values‑driven organisation.
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.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offers a competitive salary as per the NZNO MECA, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, local business discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Enjoy an excellent work‑life balance in Rotorua and Taupō — outdoor recreation, family‑friendly lakes and a welcoming multicultural community.
About the Role
As Clinical Nurse Manager, Chemotherapy, you will lead and coordinate the day‑to‑day management of staff, clinical activity and resources for the Chemotherapy Service across Rotorua and Taupō. You will provide professional nursing leadership to ensure safe, timely, culturally responsive and high‑quality care for adults receiving chemotherapy and related treatments, and drive continuous improvement in clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Provide clinical oversight and delegated responsibility for specialised oncology nursing practice.
- Lead clinical governance: peer review, incident management, audits and quality improvement.
- Coordinate rostering, workload allocation and resource management across two sites.
- Lead workforce development, competency assessment and credentialing for chemotherapy administration.
- Build strong relationships with Waikato oncologists, pharmacy and community providers to support integrated care.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Chemotherapy Service delivers inpatient and Day Stay chemotherapy across Rotorua and Taupō. You will work with a multidisciplinary team including nursing, medical, pharmacy and allied health colleagues to deliver patient centred care and expand service capacity where needed. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
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About you
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NCNZ Annual Practising Certificate.
- Relevant graduate and postgraduate qualification; Post-graduate study in nursing or management achieved or in progress.
- Minimum 10 years post registration with at least 5 years recent medical nursing experience.
- Demonstrated operational management or leadership experience in a clinical setting.
- Competent with Microsoft Office and clinical information systems.
- Experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and commitment to equity focused care.
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or working towards a Master’s.
- Oncology/haematology specialty experience and evidence of ongoing professional development.
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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
