Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Oncology Outpatients, Permanent Part time – 48 hours per fortnight
- Salary package/MECA/’competitive salary + KiwiSaver’
- Are you inspired working with people and have that genuine heart in improving people’s health and lives?
About the Role
The Oncology Outpatient service based at Waikato Hospital is seeking an experienced nurse who has a desire and passion to work within this area. You will be required to rotate internally between chemotherapy day stay and oncology clinic.
As a Te Whatu Ora – Waikato team member, we can offer you a staff recognition programme, ongoing opportunities to develop skills and extend your level of expertise, as well as opportunities for portfolio development.
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About the Service
Te Whatu Ora – Waikato’s chemotherapy day stay is a busy 25 chair outpatient clinic catering for oncology and haematology outpatients requiring a variety of clinical procedures including chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, and various diagnostic and palliative procedures.
The oncology clinic area involves co-ordination of nursing care for all patients attending outpatient clinics for concurrent treatment (receiving both radiotherapy and chemotherapy) and also for patients on both short- and long-term follow up. There is a strong focus on patient education and advocacy within both areas.
About you
Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
- Oncology and Haematology experience is preferred
- Radiation knowledge and management of wounds
- Chemotherapy and CVAD certification preferred but not essential (full training will be given)
- Willingness to accept and develop an extended role within the job
- The ability to work within a team in a demanding environment
- A flexible and positive attitude
- A current Annual Practicing Certificate and a New Zealand work permit
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 23 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.