Clinical Nurse Specialist Maaori - Oncology

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 45 000 - 80 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Counties Manukau Health is seeking a 0.5 FTE Clinical Nurse Specialist in Maaori Oncology to lead nursing practice in the Medical Oncology Infusion service. The CNS will coordinate care for Maaori with complex needs, embed culturally safe and equitable access, and support transitions to local services.

Strong understanding of Te Reo and Tikanga is required, with a commitment to biculturalism and equity in health outcomes across the cancer pathway.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NZ Nursing Council.

Responsabilités

• Provide advanced nursing leadership within SACT infusion units.
• Collaborate with Medical/Radiation Oncology and MDTs to deliver patient-centred care.
• Coordinate care for Maaori patients with complex health and social needs.
• Support culturally safe care and equity across the cancer pathway.

Connaissances

Nursing registration

Oncology experience

Chemotherapy certification

Bicultural competence

Leadership/mentorship

Formation

NZ Nursing Council registration

Description du poste

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Maaori Oncology

Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community at Counties Manukau * Manukau Health Park, Permanent part time role (0.5 FTE)

Our Organisation: Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.

Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced oncology nurse to join us. We are currently advertising for:

• 0.5 FTE Clinical Nurse Specialist Maaori (CNS) Medical Oncology, who will contribute to the future of health care in the South Auckland area by providing clinical expertise and leadership in the Medical Oncology Infusion service. You will play a key role in advancing innovative service models while embedding equity-focused and culturally responsive practice across all services. A core responsibility of the role is coordinating care for Maaori with complex health and social needs, ensuring culturally safe and equitable access to service and supporting the safe transition of care to appropriate local and regional services. A good understanding of Te Reo and Tikanga is required.The role upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, actively contributing to equitable health outcomes for Maaori through partnership with whaanau, advocacy within health system and leadership that supports culturally safe care across the cancer pathway.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Provide advanced nursing expertise and mentorship to nursing teams within SACT infusion units.
• Collaborative Care: Partner with Medical and Radiation Oncology specialists and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.
• Acuity Management: Serve as the primary clinical resource for patients, whaanau, and staff when acute presentations occur within SACT units.
• Strategic Delivery: Contribute to the senior nursing leadership team to enhance regional patient flow and ensure excellence in nurse-led, "closer to home" service delivery

Essential requirements

• Registered with the NZ Nursing Council
• A minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience in an oncology setting with knowledge in SACT, the ability to manage complex clinical presentations and adverse reactions and chemotherapy certification.
• A commitment to biculturalism and achieving equitable health outcomes for Maaori.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to build regional relationships.
• Post graduate qualifications with a commitment to ongoing education.

Application Closes: Until position filled