Clinical Nurse Specialist- Cancer
Health New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora- Taranaki, New Plymouth
- Clinical Nurse Specialist: Oncology Services
- Variable permanent FTE available, rostered shifts Monday - Friday
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
An exciting opportunity to join the oncology team has become available, and applications are invited from Clinical Nurse Specialists/ Registered Nurses to fill up to 2.2 FTE. The successful candidate would be required to work 8-hour shifts between Monday and Friday, 0800-1630.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The position will be located in the new purpose built Taranaki Cancer Centre. You will be working alongside a wider team of Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Technicians, Haematologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurse, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Administration teams.The new Taranaki Cancer Centre is a standalone state of the art specialist cancer facility that has been purpose built to accommodate Radiation Oncology, Chemotherapy and visiting Midcentral oncology/Haematology outpatient clinics.
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About you
As a Clinical Nurse Specialists working in the Taranaki Cancer Centre, we are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes.- Positions available in the areas of urology, head neck, brain, skin and hepatology cancers.
- Ideally you will be currently working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist however fully training can be given to the correct candidate.
- Specialist nursing knowledge in oncology and haematology cancer nursing in a New Zealand hospital environment.
- Relevant experience in complex long-term condition nursing an advantage
- Minimal of 5 years' experience in medical or surgical nursing essential.
- Post Graduate Diploma essential, ideally cancer nursing specific. Master's preferable or working towards would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of health New Zealand faster cancer treatment targets
- Knowledge of, and commitment to the principles of the Te Tiriti O Waitangi
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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 Maori, 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 Friday 8 August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Clinical Nurse Manager, Dena Moss via Email at dena.moss@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.