Registered Nurse – Oncology Outpatients (Radiation)

• Christchurch Hospital
• Monday – Friday, No Night Shifts
• 1.0 FTE (40 hours a week) permanent position available

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.

Start in Radiation Oncology. Develop Across the Oncology Outpatient service.

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to build a meaningful career in oncology?

Join our Oncology Outpatients team at Christchurch Hospital, where you’ll begin with a comprehensive orientation in Radiation Oncology Outpatients, developing a strong foundation in cancer care. From there, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your practice into medical oncology and chemotherapy delivery, building a well-rounded skillset.

Starting in Radiation Oncology Outpatients you will:

• Build confidence and expertise in patient assessment and managing treatment related side effects.
• Contribute to coordinated, high quality complex care for patients undergoing concurrent chemotherapy, radiation, and brachytherapy.
• Provide education and support to patients and their whānau.
• Advance your practice to include brachytherapy.
• Work closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Establish collaborative relationships within and across departments when coordinating patient care for cervical and prostate cancer brachytherapy.

As your skills grow, you will expand into:

• Chemotherapy administration (with full training and competency support)
• Ongoing patient management across the cancer treatment continuum

About You

• Passionate about oncology nursing, is clinically credible, and patient centred.
• Brings both clinical capability and competency.
• Has a desire to develop expertise in Radiation and Medical Oncology nursing.
• Engage in Post Graduate study, including RN prescribing.
• Motivated, proactive and brings a positive attitude (and a sense of humour!)
• Possesses sound clinical judgement, assessment and decision making.
• Organised, adaptable and resilient and can think critically.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Works collaboratively with the wider Oncology team including nurses, Oncologists and MDT
• Contributes positively to the team culture through respect and collaboration.
• Has the ability to work a variety of shifts Monday-Friday and selected public holidays.

Acute experience and/or chemotherapy/radiation/haematology experience - desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

Our desired candidate would have a competent/proficient PDRP and have obtained or be working towards post graduate study.

What we offer:

• A supportive environment with experienced mentors
• Structured training and development programs
• Encouragement, support and opportunities to pursue ongoing learning and study.
• Opportunities to expand into advanced practice areas, such as brachytherapy. 

You’ll be supported every step of the way by an experienced, welcoming and supportive nursing team.

About the Service

Our Oncology Service based in Christchurch Hospital is the largest provider of oncology services in the South Island. We are leaders in clinical practice and research at the forefront of clinical developments and quality models of care.  

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 Sunday 26th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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