Nurse Educator, Infusion Service

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

• Permanent
• Full time 0.75 FTE

As part of the ongoing development of Oncology, services across North and West Auckland, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to strengthen nursing capability and support safe, high-quality care within our Infusion Services.

This is a pivotal senior nursing role focused on developing and sustaining excellence in Infusion, Haematology, and Oncology nursing practice. As the Clinical Nurse Educator, you will prepare nurses for changes in practice, maintain up-to-date clinical resources, and provide expert coaching, education, and professional role modelling.

You will work closely with Local Delivery Oncology (LDO) nurses, senior nursing teams, medical staff, and regional partners to ensure staff maintain required competencies and credentialing -particularly in SACT, cytotoxic handling, and infusion therapies. The role includes a strong clinical component, working at least 50% clinically, ensuring education is grounded in real-world practice.

This role offers the opportunity to influence service quality, workforce capability, and equitable outcomes for patients and whānau across the region.

About the Team/Service/ Location

At Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, you will join a supportive senior nursing team within a service undergoing exciting growth and transformation. This role offers:

• The opportunity to shape nursing capability and future models of care
• A balance of clinical practice and education leadership
• Regional influence across oncology services
• A values-driven organisation committed to equity, excellence, and innovation

About you

You are an experienced oncology/infusion nurse with a strong passion for education, quality improvement, and developing others. You are confident working autonomously, adaptable to change, and respected for your clinical expertise and collaborative leadership style.

• Current NZ Registered Nurse Annual Practising Certificate.
• Postgraduate Diploma in specialty nursing practice (including advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning).
• RN Level 4 (or equivalent) with a current portfolio.
• Minimum of five years’ post-registration experience in oncology services.
• Certification and experience in cytotoxic administration and SACT (EviQ trainer status or working towards).
• Demonstrated educator, coach, or leadership experience.
• Strong commitment to person-centred, culturally safe care and reducing inequities for Māori.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and quality improvement skills

If you are an experienced nurse educator or senior clinician looking to influence practice, support workforce development, and improve outcomes for patients and whānau, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of strengthening infusion and oncology nursing practice across our region.

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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 by 5 June 2026. Position reference number WDHB21423

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.