Where you’ll be working: Haematology and Oncology – Ward M5, Waikato Hospital

The details: Permanent full and part-time positions available

• Be part of the national transformation in Health
• Supportive and comprehensive orientation programme
• Access to quality training and professional development opportunities
• Strong supportive and collegial work environment

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are an acute adult Haematology and Oncology Ward based at Waikato Hospital. We have a Registered Nurse position available for you to come and join our dedicated team of health professionals. You will need to have a current annual practicing certificate, excellent communication and assessment skills, be proactive with your time management and most of all enjoy working in a team environment. If you are a Registered Nurse with previous Oncology/Haematology experience or are passionate about Oncology/Haematology nursing we have a great opportunity for you.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Ward M5 is a 30 bed, inpatient ward at Waikato Hospital, which provides treatment and supportive care to patients with a cancer diagnosis or blood disorder. There are three inpatient sub-specialities within Ward M5, including haematology, medical oncology and radiation oncology.

Mōu | About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Passionate about oncology/haematology nursing

• Works well in a team

• Excellent nursing assessment skills

• Can adapt to changing situations

• Is sensitive to the needs of others

• Has a sense of humour

• Has a positive attitude

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart

• Whakamana – Give and earn respect

• Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me

• Mauri Pai – Fair play

• Whakapakari – Growing the good

• Kotahitanga – Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.

For any queries about the role please contact Caitlin.Oldman@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

COVID-19:

A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.