Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Registered Nurse – Module 8 & 9 Breast Service Outpatient Clinics
- Manukau Health Park, Fixed Term Part Time Role (0.5 FTE) until Jan 16 2026
- Rostered Shifts
- Monday – Friday (Flexibility to work between 8am and 6pm is essential)
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our General Surgery Outpatient Breast Service, for a 0.5 FTE fixed term contract running until 16 January 2026.
Consultations, breast imaging and diagnostic tests are co-ordinated within our clinic providing the gold standard in diagnosis and treatment for our Breast patients. Many patients will have a diagnosis of Breast Cancer and the nursing care you provide will be rewarding with the work you do really making a difference. The successful applicant will be committed to providing patients with the highest standard of care, have a sound work ethic and the ability to work autonomously.
Proven experience within a surgical specialty and either previous experience or a special interest in Breast and Breast cancer nursing will be favourable. You will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and a can do attitude to problem solving.
Skills in post op wound care and assisting with clinical procedures is advantageous. Excellent clinical and communication skills as well as attention to detail are essential. The position is a mix of clinical interaction with patients as well as an administration component that supports the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team and Consultants.
The important work that you will do is for the people at the core of our health system i.e. our patients and their whaanau. You will be working alongside general surgeons, trainee doctors and nurses, nurse specialists and our own highly experienced team of nurses and patient care assistants.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum 5+ years clinical experience in a surgical environment in NZ
- A special interest in Breast/Breast Cancer Nursing
If you’re a highly skilled and motivated nurse looking to make an impact in Counties Manukau, we would love to hear from you! Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202515398
Application Closes: 23 June 2025