Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Radiation Oncology

• Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch
• 1.0FTE (40 hours a week), Permanent Role
• Monday to Friday – Flexible hours (to be discussed at interview stage)
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This is an exciting rare opportunity to advance your nursing career and embark on a Nurse Practitioner pathway in Radiation Oncology.

A newly established two-year Nurse Practitioner Candidate programme resulting in a confirmed full-time Nurse Practitioner role is now available commencing in January 2026.

Year one will provide the candidate with the opportunity to gain and expand speciality knowledge and clinical experience within the Radiation Oncology arena, working alongside the Radiation Oncology clinical teams and participating in the RANZCR Radiation Oncology Training Program. You will have the opportunity to continue with your post graduate master’s degree education if required.

Year two will involve the completion of the Nurse Practitioner Training Programme (NPTP) which includes the final academic year in preparation for Nurse Practitioner registration. On the completion of this programme, the candidate would be expected to proceed to New Zealand Nursing Council for panel assessment and Nurse Practitioner registration.  This year incudes protected clinical and non-clinical time for mentorship and consolidation of clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, critical analysis and clinical prescribing.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertaking First Specialist Appointments under supervision for patients and whanau with a cancer diagnosis within an identified patient group
• Conducting on treatment review clinics under supervision for patients undergoing radiotherapy, facilitating assessment and management of treatment related side effects
• Assessment and management of patient’s presenting for radiotherapy acutely unwell from their cancer diagnosis or treatment related toxicities under supervision
• Assessment of out-of-town patients who present for radiotherapy with exacerbation of pre-existing medical conditions
• Follow-up clinic under supervision for patients post radiotherapy treatment with referral to appropriate services
• Supporting radiation oncology multi-disciplinary team including nursing, radiation therapists, radiation oncologists, registrars and allied health team members.
  

About the Service

The radiation oncology department is part of the Canterbury regional cancer and haematology service at Christchurch Hospital based on the lower ground floor.

About you

Your support and empathy accompanied with your excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus will see you succeed in this exciting opportunity.

• Experience working in oncology or with cancer patients, within an acute setting is essential
• Promote nursing research, education and evidence-based practice
• Motivated, organised, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide range of people
• Hold a relevant post graduate qualification
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
  

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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Tuesday 5th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@cdhb.health.nz