Registered Nurse - Oncology

JobSpace; Hastings; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Hawke's Bay (Hastings) is seeking a Registered Nurse - Oncology to join an outpatient cancer care team at 0.7 FTE. You will support patients and whānau through treatment, assess, plan, and deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, deliver education on therapies and side effects, and contribute to holistic care from diagnosis through recovery or end-of-life care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and a valid practising certificate.
• At least 2 years clinical nursing experience.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care within an outpatient oncology setting.
• Assess, plan, and deliver care, working with patients and whānau facing complex and often life-limiting conditions.
• Support systemic anti-cancer therapies, deliver education, and help patients manage treatment and side effects.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic cancer care from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, or end-of-life care.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Nursing Council of New Zealand registration

Valid practising certificate

Job description

Permanent, Part Time, 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE)

A rewarding opportunity to support patients and whānau through their cancer journey, delivering compassionate, specialised care in a supportive team environment.

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

As a Registered Nurse - Oncology, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care within an outpatient oncology setting, supporting people throughout their treatment and recovery journey. You’ll use your clinical expertise to assess, plan, and deliver care, while working closely with patients and whānau facing complex and often life-limiting conditions.

Your role will be both clinically rewarding and varied - supporting systemic anti-cancer therapies, delivering education, and helping patients manage treatment and side effects. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a holistic approach to care that supports wellbeing from diagnosis through to treatment, recovery, or end-of-life care.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Oncology service provides outpatient cancer care across Hastings and satellite community sites. You will join a multidisciplinary team of nurses, clinicians, and support staff dedicated to delivering coordinated, high-quality care to patients across the region.

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About You

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and a valid practising certificate
• At least 2 years clinical nursing experience
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice

Working at Health New Zealand

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