Registered Nurse - Children'S Haematology Oncology

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury District Health Board’s Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre (CHOC) at Waipapa Hospital in Christchurch is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team in providing inpatient and outpatient care for tamariki with cancer and blood disorders. Preferably paediatric oncology experience, but not essential.

You must be registered with the Nursing Council of NZ with a current APC. The role involves a 0.9FTE fixed-term contract from March 2027 to March 2028 with a rotating

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and APC.
• Paediatric oncology experience preferred but not essential.
• Experience with central venous access devices (CVAD).
• Flexibility to work all shifts across mornings, afternoons and nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children with haematology/oncology needs.
• Administer chemotherapy as trained.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.
• Support families and whānau throughout treatment and follow-up.

Skills

Child health experience

Chemotherapy admin

CVAD skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Registered Nurse NZ

Job description

Registered Nurse - Children's Haematology Oncology

• Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch
• 0.9FTE fixed-term position available from March 2027 –March 2028
• Rotating roster, Monday to Sunday across Morning,Afternoons and Nights

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Aboutthe Service

TheChildren’s Haematology Oncology Centre (CHOC) is one of two tertiary paediatriconcology centres in New Zealand. We provide inpatient and outpatient care forup to 50 new diagnoses per year. Our regional services provide shared caresupport for Tamariki (children) and their whanau (families) in the South Islandand lower North Island and we participate in high-quality clinical researchprogrammes.

Our0.9FTE fixed-term position is available from 03/03/2027 until 02/03/2028 due toparental leave.

AboutYou

Weare looking to recruit a Registered Nurse, preferably with paediatric oncologyexperience (although, it is not essential) to join our dedicatedmultidisciplinary team to continue to ensure the quality care for the tamarikiwithin our service.

Ournurses are supported as we seek to provide clinical excellence withprofessional development and ongoing learning needs.

Ifyou believe you could make a positive contribution to the lives of tamariki andtheir whanau, we would like to hear from you.

• Experience in Child Health and/or chemotherapyadministration
• Experience in CVAD - Central Venous Access Device
• Able to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nightsacross Monday to Sunday
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills andthe ability to engage well.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in amultidisciplinary team
• Able to work well under pressure
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand witha current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusiveso that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.