Registered Nurse - Cancer & Blood services

Full time on site
Registered Nurse - Cancer & Blood services
Job Description
  • Cancer \& Blood Services - Whangarei Hospital
  • Permanent, part-time position working 24 hours per week

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.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by cancer and blood disorders. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across outpatient Oncology, haematology and Radiation Oncology services, including Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

You'll build meaningful relationships with patients and whānau, coordinate care, provide education and support, and work alongside experienced specialist nurses, medical staff, pharmacists and allied health professionals to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients receiving cancer and blood treatments
  • Supporting patients and whānau throughout their treatment journey
  • Coordinating care and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
  • Delivering patient education and promoting health literacy
  • Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and service development

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About the Team/Service/Location

Cancer \& Blood services provide both Haematology and Medical Oncology out-patient services including SACT administration. You will be working alongside a wide team of multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver specialised care.

Cancer \& Blood services opened the door to providing Radiation Oncology for Northlanders from the end of July completing the range of cancer services offered in Te Tai Tokerau.

Working within a tight knit specialist team in the beautiful Te Tai Tokerau, and within the wider regional team, you will always be supported to grow personally and professionally.

He Waka Eka Noa We are all in this together is our philosophy.

For more information on living and working in Northland, click here

About you

  • New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate (APC)
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment

Previous experience in radiation oncology, medical oncology, haematology, is desirable but not essential

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 23rd September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at [email protected].

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

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