Registered Nurse - Children's Haematology and Oncology

• Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch
• 0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Fixed Term until July 2026 due to Parental Leave
• Rotating roster, Monday to Sunday across Morning, Afternoons and Nights

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 Service

The Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre (CHOC) is one of two tertiary paediatric oncology centres in New Zealand. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for up to 50 new diagnoses per year. Our regional services provide shared care support for Tamariki (children) and their whanau (families) in the South Island and lower North Island and we participate in high quality clinical research programmes.

About You

We are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse, preferably with paediatric oncology experience (although, it is not essential) to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team to continue to ensure the quality care for the tamariki within our service. 

Our nurses are supported as we seek to provide clinical excellence with professional development and ongoing learning needs. 

If you believe you could make a positive contribution to the lives of tamariki and their whanau, we would like to hear from you. 

• Experience in Child Health and/or chemotherapy administration
• Experience in CVAD - Central Venous Access Device
• Must be able to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights across Monday to Sunday
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Able to work well under pressure
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing 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

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday 9th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz