Rural Oncology Nurse 0.8FTE perm

Registered Nurse (Rural Oncology) Motueka

• Permanent 0.8 FTE role (64 hrs/fortnight) in a committed community oncology service.
• High‑impact rural oncology position in Motueka, supporting a diverse local population.
• Deliver coordinated cancer care for patients and whānau across the pathway.
• Work autonomously to navigate complex clinical and psychosocial needs in a rural setting.
• Partner with a connected MDT to provide seamless, culturally responsive care.

 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 permanent 0.8FTE role is to provide holistic cancer nurse assessment, care, coordination and education to patients and whanau diagnosed with cancer.

About the Team/Location

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Motueka Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

About you

You will be a NZ registered nurse with excellent communication skills and advanced nursing practice, skill, knowledge and capability. You will have a desire to work with people, and their whanau, diagnosed and undergoing treatment for cancer. You will also bring the following: 

• A current PDRP portfolio with or working towards Proficient or Expert level
• Ability and willingness to work within a wide multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to credentialing for administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy
• Good time management skills and ability to manage work in a planned and coordinated manner
• A current driving license with no endorsements.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 28.03.26

For role specific information please contact Shelley Shea, Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cancer Care Coordinator – Oncology Nursing Service, Nelson Marlborough on Shelley.Shea@nmdhb.govt.nz 

For general application enquiries please contact our Nursing Recruitment Coordinator on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.