Registered Nurse Oncology Wairau Casual

Registered Nurse– Oncology, Wairau Hospital

• Registered Nurse – Oncology Wairau Hospital
• Diverse role covering community cancer care and chemotherapy clinic
• Primarily based in Wairau but need to be willing to cover district wide 
• Casual position as and when required 

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. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The principle focus of this casual role is to provide holistic specialist nurse assessment, care and education to patients and whanau diagnosed with cancer.

About the Team/Location
The Oncology Nursing team is a dedicated group of specialist nurses focused on providing compassionate, community-centred care to individuals throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis to treatment. Located on the ground floor of Wairau Hospital in Blenheim, the department offers a range of services, including oncology outpatient clinics and chemotherapy infusions, and serves as the base for the Oncology Nursing Service.

About You

• A genuine passion for supporting individuals and their whānau through the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and treatment journey
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse, multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to achieving credentialing for the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work in a structured and coordinated way
• NZ registered nurse with advanced communication skills, nursing expertise, and a high level of clinical knowledge and capability
• A current PDRP portfolio, or working towards Proficient or Expert level
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s license
• A post-graduate nursing qualification is desirable

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 13.11.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Shelley Shea Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cancer Care Coordinator Head of Department Oncology/Haematology on Shelley.Shea@nmdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.