Registered Nurse - Haematology

New Zealand Government; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Postgraduate education

Wellness programmes

Job summary

Palmerston North Hospital, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Haematology team within the Regional Cancer Treatment Service. This permanent full-time role (0.4 FTE) offers exposure to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, transfusions and a compassionate multidisciplinary team.

You will provide comprehensive nursing care across the cancer continuum, participate in quality improvement, and access postgraduate education opportunities within a supportive learning

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NZNC) and an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to culturally safe, equitable care for Māori.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across the continuum, including diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship.
• Deliver specialised treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and transfusions.
• Support bone marrow procedures and venesections with high-quality patient-centred care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural safety

Education

RN registration NZ

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Registered Nurse - Haematology, Regional Cancer Treatment Service

Palmerston North Hospital Permanent Full time (0.4 FTE)

Benefits

• Develop specialist knowledge and skills in Haematology within a supportive regional cancer service
• Exposure to advanced haematology treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood and blood product transfusions, stem cell therapies, and supportive care
• Supported professional development, including postgraduate education opportunities
• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and highly supportive multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities to participate in quality improvement, service development, and nursing innovation projects
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing competency development
• Tailored wellness programmes
• Fulfilling and meaningful work supporting people and whānau throughout their cancer journey

About the Service

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Haematology team within the Regional Cancer Treatment Service. This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist expertise caring for people with both malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive nursing care across the continuum of care including diagnosis, treatment, recovery, survivorship, supportive care, and where required, end-of-life care. You will be involved in delivering specialised treatments and interventions including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood and blood product transfusions, stem cell therapies, venesections, cannulation, and supporting bone marrow procedures. The role offers variety, professional challenge, and the opportunity to build highly sought-after specialist nursing skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and whānau.

About the Team / Service

The Regional Cancer Treatment Service provides specialist cancer care for a large regional population spanning MidCentral, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, and Whanganui. Our Haematology service delivers comprehensive treatment and supportive care for patients with both malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions through a collaborative multidisciplinary approach. The team includes Haematologists, Haematology Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, Allied Health professionals, pharmacists, and support staff who are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We are passionate about improving access to cancer services, reducing inequities in outcomes, and ensuring people receive excellent care as close to home as possible. As part of our future workforce strategy, we are committed to building advanced nursing practice capability and developing the next generation of Nurse Practitioners within cancer services. Employing over 2,500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment that delivers on our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living. Here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural communities to vibrant townships and city living. With affordable housing, excellent schools, easy commuting, and access to amazing outdoor activities including beaches, ski fields, mountains, hiking, and mountain biking, Manawatū offers an exceptional quality of life. Our central location also provides easy access to the rest of New Zealand by road or short domestic flights. Palmerston North is home to Massey University and several tertiary education providers, making it an excellent location for ongoing postgraduate study and professional development.

About You

You are a motivated Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centred care and an interest in developing specialist knowledge in Haematology and Cancer Services. You will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing culturally safe, equitable care and achieving better outcomes for Māori
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Sound computer literacy and documentation skills
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining clinical competencies
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic and often complex clinical environment

Desirable

• Previous experience in Haematology, Oncology, Cancer Services, or Medical Nursing
• Chemotherapy administration/ADAC certification, or willingness to obtain
• PICC, CVAD and cannulation certification.
• Methoxyflurane certification.
• Blood and blood product administration competency
• Experience caring for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation
• Postgraduate study or a commitment to further professional education
• Experience participating in quality improvement, audit, or service development activities
• Proficient Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) portfolio or working towards this level

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

For further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Jenna Barugh Associate Director of Nursing - Cancer Screening, Treatment and Support [e-mail]