Registered Nurse - Oncology

New Zealand Government; Southland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern invites applications for a Registered Nurse – Oncology at Southland Hospital. This 0.6 FTE fixed-term role runs December 2026 to December 2027, with shifts 08:00–17:30, and requires flexibility.

You will care for medical oncology, haematology, and chemotherapy patients, perform assessments, administer therapies, and provide psychosocial support to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council is required.
• A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) is required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Acute Oncology/Haematology experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapies and supportive therapies or procedures.
• Provide psychosocial assessment and support to patients and families.
• Work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

Job description

Registered Nurse – Oncology * Southland Hospital, 0.6 FTE role available * Fixed term role, December 2026 - December 2027 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

Our service looks after the care of medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology and Medical Day Stay patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive therapy, or patients who have recently returned from radiation therapy in Dunedin. Some of the key nursing tasks are: comprehensive patient assessment; administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapies and associated supportive therapies or procedures; and psychosocial assessment and support.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like‑minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

We're looking for a nurse who is experienced and organised, friendly and calm, able to work independently and at the same time genuinely interested in the best outcome for both patient and team. Please note our shifts are between 08:00 – 17:30 so some flexibility is essential.

• Must have current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.
• Previous acute Oncology / Haematology experience is preferable but not essential, and you must have at least 1 years' experience as a Registered Nurse.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail].

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.