Wairau Hospital, Blenheim 

• Provision of leave cover for oncology nurses
• Diverse role covering community cancer care and chemotherapy clinic
• Primarily based in Wairau but need to be willing to cover district wide 

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

The principle focus of this role is to provide holistic specialist nurse assessment, care and education to patients and whanau diagnosed with cancer. Being a casual position, covering staff leave and periods of peak capacity, it will be important that you have the flexibility to cover both planned and unplanned leave - sometimes at short notice. 

The Oncology Nursing service works Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm.  As a casual employee you have no guaranteed hours of work. However, you will be called to work on an as and when required basis to cover leave for permanent employees.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

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.

If you do not have cancer nursing experience, but have an interest and a willingness to develop skills and knowledge in this area, we will be happy to provide support to the preferred applicant.

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations as they have direct contact with patients and members of the public. 

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

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, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals 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.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

This is an opportunity to step into a dynamic specialty area of nursing.  You will be part of a very supportive multidisciplinary team, working in a diverse role.  There is ongoing opportunity for professional growth working in this constantly changing and exciting area of nursing.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA 

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274.

For role specific information please contact Kathie Taylor - Cancer Nurse Coordinator on Kathie.Taylor@nmdhb.govt.nz 

Keen to apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

W23-070 

Applications close: 8th June 2023 

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.