Registered Nurse - Children's Haematology And Oncology

• Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch
• 0.8FTE (32 hours a week) Fixed Term till March 2026
• Rotating roster, Monday to Sunday across Morning, Afternoons and Nights

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 Service

The Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre (CHOC) is one of two tertiary paediatric oncology centres in New Zealand. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for up to 50 new diagnoses per year. Our regional services provide shared care support for Tamariki (children) and their whanau (families) in the South Island and lower North Island and we participate in high quality clinical research programmes with most tamariki in our service enrolled on clinical trials.

About You

We are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse, preferably with paediatric oncology experience (although, it is not essential) to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team to continue to ensure the quality care for the tamariki within our service.

Our nurses are supported as we seek to provide clinical excellence with professional development and ongoing learning needs.

If you believe you could make a positive contribution to the lives of tamariki and their whanau, we would like to hear from you.

• Experience in Child Health and/or chemotherapy administration
• Must be able to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights across Monday to Sunday
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Able to work well under pressure
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila Gopal at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz