Clinical Nurse Specialist, MDU 0.5 FTE

New Zealand Government; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Gisborne Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Oncology Medical Day Unit. This part-time CNS role focuses on advanced clinical practice and leadership in oncology care.

You will provide advanced assessment, lead care coordination, and support nursing staff through education and mentorship, with a system-wide focus on anti-cancer treatment in outpatient and community settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZ APC.
• Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience.
• PDRP at Expert or Designated Senior Nurse level.
• Strong leadership and advanced assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in oncology care.
• Support systemic anti-cancer treatment delivery in Outpatient and community settings.
• Lead quality initiatives and service development.
• Coordinate care and mentor nursing staff through education.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Advanced assessment

Communication skills

Equity & Te Tiriti

Education

NZ Registered Nurse (APC)

Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Gisborne Hospital*** **Part-time (40 hours per fortnight)*** **Permanent**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 experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Oncology Medical Day Unit team at Gisborne Hospital.****In this senior specialist role, you will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership to support high-quality care delivery for oncology patients. The role will have a systemic anti-cancer treatment focus and you will work in Outpatient and community settings. You will play a key role in care coordination, service development, and supporting nursing staff through education, mentorship, and evidence-based practice.****This is an excellent opportunity to influence service improvement, lead quality initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on patient and whānau outcomes within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.****Position Description****About the Team/Service/ Location****Our team of Nurses work in a Multi Disciplinary team in the Medical Day Unit at Gisborne Hospital, working closely with the Waikato and local Medical Oncology teams.**For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here **More information about our Region see** **here****About you**You will be a clinically credible senior nurse who brings leadership, initiative and a passion for improving patient outcome:Essential:* Registered Nurse with current NZ APC* Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent)* Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience* PDRP at Expert or Designated Senior Nurse level* Strong clinical leadership and advanced assessment skills* Excellent communication and relationship-building ability* Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equityDesirable* Specialty knowledge and experience in oncology* Working toward prescribing and/or Clinical Masters qualification**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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]**We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.**## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti || Location: | Gisborne || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 22-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 02-Nov-2026 || Reference: | HAU02681 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.hauoratairawhiti.org.nz/ |