Clinical Nurse Specialist, Endocrine, Sarcoma and Gynaecology Cancer Services

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Endocrine, Sarcoma and Gynaecology Cancer Services

• 0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight)
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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. We are dedicated to achieving equitable health outcomes and delivering high-quality care for the diverse communities we serve.

About the Role

Are you an experienced nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by cancer?

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Cancer Services team, supporting patients across the Endocrine, Sarcoma and Gynaecology tumour streams.

This is a senior nursing role that combines advanced clinical practice, leadership, advocacy and care coordination. Working in partnership with patients, whānau and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring people receive timely, equitable and person-centred care throughout their cancer journey.

You will coordinate complex cancer pathways, support patients and whānau to navigate treatment and care, and facilitate access to the services and support they need. Working collaboratively across specialties and healthcare settings, you will help remove barriers to care and promote seamless patient experiences.

As a recognised clinical leader, you will contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, champion evidence-based practice, and provide education, mentorship and clinical guidance to colleagues. Through this work, you will help shape and strengthen cancer services, improving outcomes and experiences for patients and whānau now and in the future.

About the Team / Service / Location

This role is based at North Shore Hospital and provides support across the Waitematā district.

The Cancer Services team is dedicated to delivering coordinated, high-quality cancer care across a range of tumour streams. We work collaboratively with hospital, community and regional services to ensure patients receive timely access to care, supported treatment pathways, and an exceptional standard of service throughout their cancer journey.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A minimum of five years' post-registration nursing experience, including substantial clinical expertise in Oncology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and/or Endocrinology.
• RN Level 4 (or equivalent), with evidence of practising at an advanced level, including managing complex patient care and contributing to clinical decision-making beyond routine nursing practice.
• Demonstrated experience providing clinical leadership, including leading quality improvement initiatives, developing clinical pathways, mentoring staff, or contributing to service development.
• Proven ability to work autonomously while assessing, coordinating and managing patients with complex clinical and psychosocial needs.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Nursing or Health Science, with a Master's degree completed or active progression towards Master's-level study.
• Experience participating in or leading quality improvement, audit, research, education, or evidence-based practice initiatives that have positively influenced patient care or service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience providing education, coaching and mentorship to nursing and allied health colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of clinical documentation, reports, presentations and educational resources.
• A commitment to culturally safe, equitable and person-centred care, with the ability to partner effectively with patients, whānau and diverse communities to support positive health outcomes.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. 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 2 November 2026

Please click here for the position descriptions:

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cancer Care Coordination Endocrine & Sarcoma

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gynae-Oncology

Position Reference: WDHB21706

For further information about this role, please contact Gwyneth Capes via email on Gwyneth.Capes@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Job Details

Job Description: This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts

Job Posting: 19/Oct/26, 02/Nov/26

Organization: Director Hospital Services

Primary Location: AUK-North Shore-North Shore Hospital

Job: Senior Nursing, Part-time, Monday - Friday

Recruiter: Ursula Viljoen