Clinical Nurse Educator, Blood and Cancer at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Permanent, Part time (0.8 FTE)

Blood and Cancer, Regional Cancer Treatment Service

Palmerston North Hospital

Benefits:

• A nurturing learning environment that promotes continuous growth and challenges
• A professional and supportive team culture
• Support for research, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment that values your input
• Support for postgraduate study and professional portfolio development
• Rewarding and stimulating work with excellent lifestyle options
• Customized wellness programs 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is deeply rooted in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to creating a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Educator to join our Blood and Cancer service at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua (MidCentral). This is a key leadership role focused on building a capable, confident, and future-ready nursing workforce delivering high-quality cancer care.

As a Nurse Educator, you will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of education programmes that support safe, evidence-based practice across oncology, haematology, and clinical trials. You will play a pivotal role in developing staff knowledge and competence in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), supporting the safe delivery of complex treatments and evolving models of care.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide clinical education and support across hospital, regional, and community settings. This includes contributing to orientation programmes, competency frameworks, ongoing professional development, and the implementation of new therapies and service innovations.

You will act as a visible clinical leader and role model, fostering a positive learning culture and supporting nurses at all stages of their careers to achieve their full potential. A strong commitment to equity, culturally safe practice, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpins this role, ensuring care is responsive to the needs of diverse patients and whānau.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both workforce development and patient outcomes, contributing to excellence in cancer care across our service. 

About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

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About you

You will bring:

• Current NZ Nursing Council registration (APC required)
• Significant clinical experience in oncology or SACT
• Proven experience in education, training, or clinical coaching
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Level 3 Professional Portfolio (PDRP)
• Chemotherapy ADAC certification
• CVAD certification
• Port certification
• Cannulation and Venepuncture certification
• Post Graduate Diploma or working towards this within agreed timelines. 

While certification for the above is preferred, it is not essential. Training will be provided.

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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.