Contract: Permanent part time 0.8FTE
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
We are seeking an experienced registered nurse who is passionate about improving the experience for patients with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of cancer. You will be working with the Cancer Nurse Co-ordination Team who work across the continuum of health care, actively interacting with diagnostic and treatment services to improve cancer patients - health outcomes. You will be a key contact for patients and assist with reducing barriers, so they reach treatment within recommended timeframes. The salary range for this role is NZNO MECA Senior Nurse Grade 2 Step 1-3 - pro rata.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to patients and whanau affected by cancer.
Duties
- Be an agent for change to achieve greater equity of outcomes.
- Provide care co-ordination and track patients - journeys.
- Identify barriers or gaps in pathways, seek solutions and intervene as appropriate.
- Work with services to build sustained, quality improvements into FCT targets.
About the Team/Service Location
This role is focused on the first 31& 62 days of the patient pathway, from referral with high suspicion of cancer through to definitive treatment. You will work on individual tumour streams working alongside clinical teams, assisting with early referral to supportive care and participating in multi-disciplinary meetings. You will be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team with opportunities for professional development.
About you
Skills & Experience
- Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations skills and experience:
- Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)
- A current APC and scope appropriate to place of work
- Demonstrates an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in the nursing role
- A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
- A personal commitment to on-going learning and development including attainment/maintenance of PDRP
- Post Graduate Certificate, working towards Post Graduate Diploma
- At least 3-4 years - experience as an RN
- Demonstrated capability in a nursing leadership
- Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives
- Development, implementation and monitoring of policies, audits, protocols and guidelines
Working at 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.
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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 22nd August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
