Registered Nurse - Oncology

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Tauranga Cancer Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the oncology team. You will deliver high-quality care across the oncology pathway, including chemotherapy administration and patient education, in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Based at Tauranga, you will work within a multidisciplinary team and may travel to Whakatāne to support continuity of care across the region. Ongoing education in oncology care will be provided.

Qualifications

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, equity and holistic care.
• Postgraduate nursing qualification preferred but not required.
• Flexibility to work across Tauranga and Whakatāne as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across the oncology pathway.
• Support patients with assessment, education, and treatment including chemotherapy administration.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Travel to Whakatāne occasionally to support regional continuity of care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Clinical assessment skills

Oncology nursing interest

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

NZ Registered Nurse with APC

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Tauranga, North Island

4d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

• Work where others holiday - enjoy the beaches and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
• Permanent Full-time position - 1.0FTE
• Ideal for nurses passionate about continuity of care in a specialist oncology service

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

About the Role

This a meaningful opportunity to deliver high-quality nursing care across the oncology pathway. Based at the Cancer Centre in Tauranga, you will support patients through assessment, education, and treatment - including safe chemotherapy administration and clinic support. You will work within a collaborative, positive multidisciplinary team and may occasionally travel to Whakatāne to support continuity of care across the region.

Ongoing training and education in oncology care will be supported, making this an ideal role for those interested in further developing the expertise.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Cancer Centre delivers high-quality care to individuals and families facing medical oncology challenges. Based in the stunning Bay of Plenty, this service embraces a holistic, patient-centred approach and is committed to achieving excellence in clinical outcomes through teamwork and innovation.

About you

You are a Registered Nurse who brings clinical confidence, empathy, and an interest in oncology nursing. Previous experience in cancer care is desirable, but not essential if there is a genuine commitment to learn and contribute to best practice.

What you will bring:

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills
• A commitment to patient safety, equity, and holistic care
• Postgraduate nursing qualification (preferred but not required)
• Flexibility to support service delivery across Tauranga and Whakatāne when required

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.