Registered Nurse - Acute Oncology/Haematology Inpatient Ward at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin Hospital
• Permanent, part-time role (0.5 FTE, 40 hours per fortnight)
• Salary band $81,000 - $106,000 p.a pro rata + KiwiSaver

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

These ward-based positions involve the care of medical oncology, radiation oncology, and haematology patients receiving chemotherapy, supportive, or radiation therapy.

Key nursing tasks may include:

• comprehensive patient assessment
• administration of chemotherapy and associated supportive therapies or procedures
• symptom control and management
• patient education
• psychosocial assessment and support.

View position description.

About us

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people across diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. Our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind achieving these standards, and we are looking for more like-minded people to join us.

About you

We're looking for nurses who:

• are experienced, organised, friendly, and calm
• can work independently while remaining genuinely focused on the best outcomes for both patients and the team
• ideally have, or are working towards, current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council
• have demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• have excellent time management, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• are adaptable, flexible, and solution-focused
• have previous acute oncology/haematology experience.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce so that we are better positioned to understand and serve 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, dependent on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 7 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.