Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology, Infusion Service
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pacific– Oncology
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community at Counties Manukau
- Manukau Health Park, Permanent part time role (0.5 FTE)
Our Organisation:
Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the roles:
We are looking for:
- 0.5 FTE Pacific Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Medical Oncology Infusion Service to provide senior nursing leadership grounded in Pacific values, ensuring care that upholds the dignity, identity, and collective wellbeing of patients and their āiga, kāinga, ‘anau, vuvale, kopu tangata, magafaoa. This role strengthens clinical excellence across Counties Manukau District through cultural knowledge with advanced oncology practice to enhance health outcomes. This role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and utilising Pacific Models of Care, the CNS Pacific, Medical Oncology, will guide holistic assessment, diagnostic reasoning, treatment understanding and ongoing monitoring. A core responsibility is the coordination of care that honours Pacific ways of being - supporting patients, their āiga, kāinga, ‘anau, vuvale, kopu tangata, magafaoa, to navigate services locally and regionally, and ensuring their voices, aspirations, and cultural needs shape their patient experience and journey.
This role includes:
- Clinical Leadership: Provide advanced nursing expertise and mentorship to nursing teams within SACT infusion units.
- Collaborative Care: Partner with Medical and Radiation Oncology specialists and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.
- Acuity Management: Serve as the primary clinical resource for patients, whaanau, and staff when acute presentations occur within SACT units.
- Strategic Delivery: Contribute to the senior nursing leadership team to enhance regional patient flow and ensure excellence in nurse-led, "closer to home" service delivery
Essential requirements:
- Registered with the NZ Nursing Council
- A minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience in an oncology setting with knowledge in SACT, the ability to manage complex clinical presentations and adverse reactions and chemotherapy certification.
- A commitment to biculturalism and achieving equitable health outcomes for our community
- Strong communication skills with an ability to build regional relationships
- Post graduate qualifications with a commitment to ongoing education
Apply online now! If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202616920
Application Closes: 4 June 2026
