Oncology Registered Nurse – Chemotherapy (Mon–Fri, 8–5)

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, New Plymouth, is seeking Registered Nurses to join the chemotherapy delivery unit and oncology outpatient team. The role covers chemotherapy delivery and oncology outpatient clinics with 8-hour rostered shifts between 0800 and 1700 hours, Monday to Friday.

The position is based at the new Taranaki Cancer Centre, offering a collaborative team environment with oncologists, haematologists, pharmacists and administration staff.

Qualifications

• Recent Medical / Oncology nursing experience.
• Experience in a chemotherapy delivery unit would be an advantage.
• Commitment to self-directed learning; postgraduate studies encouraged.
• Excellent patient assessment skills.
• Adaptability, flexibility and motivation to develop knowledge and skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Willingness to learn about Oncology Nursing.

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

Chemotherapy delivery unit

Patient assessment

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Annual Practising Certificate

Motivation to learn Oncology Nursing

Education

Postgraduate studies in oncology nursing

Job description

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, New Plymouth, is seeking Registered Nurses to join the chemotherapy delivery unit and oncology outpatient team. The role covers chemotherapy delivery and oncology outpatient clinics with 8-hour rostered shifts between 0800 and 1700 hours, Monday to Friday.

The position is based at the new Taranaki Cancer Centre, offering a collaborative team environment with oncologists, haematologists, pharmacists and administration staff.