Nurse Specialist - Oncology - Melanoma tumour stream
Senior Nursing Leadership Opportunity
- Exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth and development.
- Permanent (0.9 FTE) Senior Nursing opportunity in Melanoma tumor stream
Are you an experienced senior registered nurse with a passion for quality and excellence in the adult cancer setting?
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 looking for a senior registered nurse with proven leadership skills to take up this position in our Service.
The Oncology Nurse Specialist primarily provides clinical leadership and support to patients and their whānau during the patients Oncology treatment. This involves working collaboratively with Medical Oncology multidisciplinary teams to provide care to patients based at Te Toka Tumai, Auckland, regionally at our local delivery sites and into community settings as the service expands.
It is important that you can provide professional and clinical leadership to support nursing teams, prioritise workload and work as part of a supportive senior nursing team so that excellent clinical care can flourish.
About You
· A commitment to biculturalism
· A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
· A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
· Minimum Level 3 preferably Level 4 practice chemotherapy certified RN with a strong oncology nursing background
· Expert clinical knowledge and leadership skills
· Post graduate qualifications, preferably to master’s level with a focus on NP or prescribing pathways
· Innovative mindset and able to network with different stakeholders
· An ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
· You will be competent in the use of IT systems, e.g. Microsoft Excel and various local databases.
· Be able to travel to regional sites
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
For any questions about the role, please contact Linda Attwood, Nurse Unit Manager at lattwood@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 15th July’ 25. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Candida Hall, Recruitment Consultant via candida.hall@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.