Enrolled Nurse – Radiation Oncology Clinic

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's Radiation Oncology Clinic at Christchurch Hospital is seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse to support patient flow and delivery of high-quality nursing care.

Based in Christchurch, you will work across Monday to Friday shifts, collaborating with the Radiation Nursing team and multidisciplinary colleagues to provide compassionate care and education to patients and whānau throughout treatment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC.
• 1–2 years' experience in oncology or related nursing field.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Positive attitude with good humour and willingness to learn.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills and confidence using clinical systems.
• Collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to culturally safe care respecting patients and whānau.

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

Job description

Enrolled Nurse – Radiation Oncology Clinic

• Based at Christchurch Hospital
• Shifts across Monday - Friday

Health 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 inoncology 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 providingcare 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.