Registered Nurse
- Waikato Hospital
- Faster Cancer Treatment (FCT)
- Permanent, full-time position
- Monday – Friday
An exciting opportunity has arisen to assist Waikato in improving our achievement against the Faster Cancer Treatment (FCT) health targets.
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 an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse (RN) who has excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
You will support the Regional Cancer Coordinator to identify and monitor patient pathways to ensure patients receive treatment in a timely manner; as well as assist the oncology clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) in preparing the multi-disciplinary meetings (MDMs).
The successful candidate will work closely with the oncology clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) across all tumour streams and the FCT trackers.
About the Team/Service
The FCT team is part of the Cancer and Chronic Conditions directorate. We work closely with other directorates to accurately report on the cancer targets.
About you
Required skills and experience
- Have a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
- Have a minimum of 2 years NZ hospital experience
- Have some knowledge and/or experience in cancer (desired)
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
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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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 7 May 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at Kaitlin.Basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
