Registered Nurse - Oncology

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Lakes; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Lakes Tauranga's Cancer Centre in Tauranga invites an experienced Registered Nurse to join our oncology service. You will provide high-quality nursing care across the oncology pathway, including safe chemotherapy administration and clinic support.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, support continuation of care across Tauranga and Whakatāne, and participate in ongoing education to advance oncology practice.

Qualifications

• Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, equity, and holistic care.
• Postgraduate nursing qualification preferred.
• Flexibility to support service delivery across Tauranga and Whakatāne when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across the oncology pathway.
• Support patients through assessment, education, and treatment including safe chemotherapy administration and clinic support.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Occasional travel to Whakatāne to support continuity of care across the region.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Oncology interest

NZRN registration

Education

NZ Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

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

• 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.