- Health New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora, New Plymouth
- Registered Nurse: Chemotherapy delivery unit and Outpatient clinic
- Variable permanent FTE available, rostered shifts Monday- Friday
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
An exciting opportunity to join the chemotherapy and oncology outpatient team has become available, and applications are invited from Registered Nurses to fill up to 1.2 of available FTE. The role will be working in the chemotherapy delivery unit and will encompass oncology outpatient clinics. The successful candidate would be required to work 8-hour rostered shifts between Monday and Friday, between 0800-1700 hours.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The position will be located in the new purpose-built Taranaki Cancer Centre, Te Hōpua Whakahauora. You will be working alongside a wider team of Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Technicians, Haematologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurse, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Administration teams. The new Taranaki Cancer Centre is a standalone state of the art specialist cancer facility that has been purpose built to accommodate Radiation Oncology, Chemotherapy and visiting Midcentral oncology/Haematology outpatient clinics.
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About you
As a Registered Nurse working in chemotherapy and oncology outpatients, we are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes.
- Recent Medical/Oncology nursing experience
- Previous experience in a chemotherapy delivery unit would be an advantage
- Be committed to self-directed learning and ideally engaging in Post Graduate studies
- Have excellent patient assessment skills
- Adaptability, flexibility and motivation to develop knowledge and skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Current Annual Practising Certificate
- Be motivated and willing to learn about Oncology Nursing
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 25th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Clinical Nurse Manager, Dena Moss via Email at dena.moss@tdhb.org.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
