Clinical Nurse Specialist- Cancer Coordination

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced registered nurse dedicated to improving experiences for patients with suspected or new cancer diagnoses. You will join the Cancer Nurse Coordination team, coordinating with diagnostic and treatment services to improve outcomes and act as a key contact for patients, helping to remove barriers so treatment starts within recommended timeframes.

This role focuses on supporting patients from high-suspicion referrals to definitive treatment,

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Significant experience in cancer nursing or a related specialty.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or working towards.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, care coordination and quality improvement.
• Commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes and reducing inequities across the cancer pathway.
• Experience working within Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora context.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for equitable access and outcomes for patients.
• Provide care coordination across the cancer pathway.
• Identify barriers to care, seek solutions and intervene as appropriate.
• Lead and contribute to service improvement to support achievement Faster Cancer Treatment (FCT) targets.

Skills

Care coordination

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Equity-focused care

Patient communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in nursing

Job description

Location and Contract

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Fixed term

Parental leave cover 1year

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about improving the experience for patients with a suspected or new diagnosis of cancer. You will be working with the Cancer Nurse Coordination team, actively interacting with diagnostic and treatment services to improve cancer care outcomes. You will be a key contact for patients and assist with reducing barriers, so they reach treatment within recommended timeframes.This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and whānau affected by cancer

Key Responsibilities

• ' Advocate for equitable access and outcomes for patients.'
• Provide care coordination across the cancerpathway.
• ' Identify barriers to care, seek solutions andintervene as appropriate.'
• Lead and contribute to service improvement to support achievement Faster Cancer Treatment (FCT) targets.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This role is focused on supporting patients, from referral with a high suspicion of cancer, or acute presentation through to definitive treatment.You will work on individual tumour streams working alongside clinical teams, assisting with early referral to supportive care and participating in multi-disciplinary meetings.You will be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team with opportunities for professional development.

About you

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Significant experience in cancer nursing or a related specialty area
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or working towards
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, care coordination and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes and reducing inequities across the cancer pathway, particularly for Māori and other priority populations
• Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]