Registered Nurse - Ōamaru Oncology Day Unit at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurse - Ōamaru Oncology Day Unit

Salary band $81,000 - $106,000 p.a + KiwiSaver

• Ōamaru Hospital 
• 0.4 FTE / 32 hours per fortnight
• Permanent position

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

Our service looks after the care of medical oncology and haematology patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive therapy, or patients who have recently returned from radiation therapy in Dunedin. 

Some of the key nursing tasks are:

• Comprehensive patient assessment;
• Administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapies and associated supportive therapies or procedures;
• Psychosocial assessment and support.
• The service currently operates two days per week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays; however, this schedule may be adjusted based on changing needs.

About the Location

Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins!

Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone!

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About you

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC,
• Must have NZ working rights we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Recent experience in an acute setting 

Working for 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.  

Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between step 2 $81,683 and step 7 $106,739 p.a pro rata.

How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 16 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.