Enrolled Nurse – Radiation Oncology Clinic

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury in Christchurch Hospital is seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse to join our Radiation Oncology Clinic in this newly created role, supporting patient flow and delivering high-quality nursing care.

You will perform patient assessments, monitor treatment-related toxicities, draw bloods and ECGs, assist with investigations, provide skin and wound care, and educate patients and whānau.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A positive attitude, good sense of humour and willingness to learn.
• The ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills and confidence using a range of systems.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of the importance of providing care that respects individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessments
• Monitoring treatment-related toxicities
• Taking bloods and ECGs
• Assisting with investigations
• Providing skin and wound care
• Supporting patients through education and advice

Skills

Registered Nursing Council with APC

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Fast-paced environment

IT skills

Collaborative approach

Patient-centered care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Tools

Nursing IT systems

Job description

1.0FTE (40 hours per week) permanent positionBased at Christchurch HospitalShifts across Monday - FridayHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed tobuilding a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunityfor an experienced Enrolled Nurse to join our Radiation Oncology Clinic atChristchurch Hospital in this newly created role, supporting our growingRadiation Oncology service.You will play an important role insupporting patient flow through the clinics and providing high-quality nursingcare. Your responsibilities will include:

• Patient assessments
• Monitoring treatment-related toxicities
• Taking bloods and ECGs
• Assisting with investigations
• Providing skin and wound care
• Supporting patients through education and advice

This is a varied role where youwill have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a positivepatient experience.

About the Service

Based at Christchurch Hospital, our Oncology Service is thelargest provider of oncology services in the South Island. We are committed todelivering high-quality patient care and are leaders in clinical practice,research and the development of new models of care.You will be joining a supportive team with experiencedcolleagues who value collaboration, ongoing learning and professionaldevelopment.

About You

You will be an experiencedEnrolled Nurse with minimum 1'2 years' experience and a genuine interest oncology nursing. You will also have:

• Registered with the Nursing Council of NewZealand with a current APC.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A positive attitude, good sense of humour andwillingness to learn.
• The ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills and confidence using a range ofsystems.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to workwell within a multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of the importance of providing care that respects the individual needs, backgrounds and circumstances ofpatients and their whānau.
• You will work closely with theRadiation Nursing team and the wider multidisciplinary team, including doctors,radiation therapists and allied health professionals, to deliver safe,effective and compassionate care.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.