Clinical Nurse Specialist: Stem Cell Transplant (SCT)

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) SCT to provide expert care for patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation. You will coordinate transplantation care, demonstrate advanced assessment, and work autonomously with strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

You will support SCT education, participate in planning meetings, manage pre-admission education, and contribute to quality improvement and governance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Speciality haematology nursing experience preferred.
• Chemotherapy certification required or in scope to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Case manage SCT patient journey from pre-transplant to intra/post-transplant phases.
• Attend specialist appointments and SCT education sessions.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings and coordinate conditioning regimens.
• Support SCT RN Coordinator with complex cases and protocol issues.
• Provide pre-admission education and address patient queries.
• Coordinate stem cell infusions with relevant services.
• Contribute to quality improvement, incident management, and SCT governance meetings.

Skills

Haematology nursing

Chemotherapy certified

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Autonomous practice

Professional development

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing

Job description

Be part of New Zealands largest hospital and the Regional Cancer and Blood serviceProvide active and supportive Haematology care to patients within the Northern Region Catchment AreaFull-time Fixed term Senior Nursing opportunity availableThe Haematology Service at Auckland City Hospital is comprised of a 30-bed inpatient unit including 15 bone marrow transplantation (SCT) beds, a Haematology Day Stay Unit and outpatient clinics. The regional SCT service covers Northland and the greater Auckland region for autologous and allograft transplants and includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and Tairawhiti DHBs for allogeneic transplants.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) SCT, you will provide specialist support for patients with haematological conditions, particularly those undergoing bone marrow transplantation. In this role, you will demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills, and the ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong interdisciplinary collaboration. You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering care for patients undergoing transplantation, ensuring care is safe, evidence-based, and centred on the needs of patients and their whānau. You will also provide leave cover for CNS colleagues as required. Once established and confident in your core SCT CNS responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to expand your scope of practice by developing expertise in the post-transplant outpatient setting, supporting both service continuity and your ongoing professional development.

In this role, you will:

• Case manage patient through SCT journey from pre-transplant work up to intra/post-transplantphase.
• Attend specialist appointments and complete SCT education.
• Present patients at weekly planning meetings.
• Confirm conditioning regimens, protocols, admission dates, and Day 0.
• Manage chemotherapy prescribing in Raurau Ngaehe.
• Support the SCT RN Coordinator with complex cases and protocol issues.
• Provide pre-admission education and address patient queries.
• Coordinate stem cell infusions with relevant services.
• Arrange after-hours documentation and procedures as required.
• Participate in ward rounds and provide inpatient care coordination and support.
• Educate patients on post-transplant care and recovery.
• Contribute to quality improvement, incident management, and SCT governance meetings.
• Deliver transplant-related education to nursing staff and support RN Coordinator upskilling.
• Provide cross-cover, workload support, and continuity of care through effective handovers.

Upskilling and training

Individualised plan will be formulated. For a copy of the position description, please click here.

About You

• A commitment to biculturalism
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
• A commitment to Te Tiriti, whānau centred care and cultural safety
• Registered Nurse with current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
• Speciality experience
• Proficient Level 3-4 or Senior Nurse PDRP
• Post Graduate Certificate
• Chemotherapy certified
• Learning and growth Mindset
• Desired:Previous experience in Senior nursing
• Post Graduate qualifications or working toward

About the Location

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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.