Registered Nurse - Cancer Centre

Cancer Centre

• Based at Tauranga Hospital + Free onsite parking
• Part-time – 0.4 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Step into a rewarding opportunity within our Cancer Centre based at Tauranga Hospital, where you will deliver expert nursing care to oncology patients throughout their journey – from diagnosis to the completion of treatment. This position involves delivering continuity of care, patient education, and clinical assessments while ensuring safe access to high-level treatment. Occasional travel between Tauranga and Whakatāne hospital sites is required to maintain consistent, exceptional care across settings.

This opportunity offers a rewarding experience within a busy and positive multidisciplinary team. You will be involved in the safe administration of chemotherapy, assisting with oncology-related procedures, and supporting oncology haematology clinic sessions. Training and education will be provided for those eager to advance their expertise in oncology nursing.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Cancer Centre delivers high-quality care to individuals and families facing medical oncology challenges. Based in the stunning Bay of Plenty, this service embraces a holistic, patient-centred approach and is committed to achieving excellence in clinical outcomes through teamwork and innovation.

About you

If you experience or a strong interest in oncology nursing, this is an ideal opportunity to join a specialist service. The ideal candidate will have:

• Current Annual Practicing Certificate, with a postgraduate nursing qualification (preferred not essential.
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice and a safe care environment.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Friday 21st February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers@bopdhb.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.