Nurse Coordinator at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Regional Cancer Centre, Hamilton

The details: Permanent, Full time - 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Would you like to work in a diverse vibrant team which offers investigational treatment for haematology and oncology patients? Our trial portfolio is growing and we require an additional Nurse Coordinator to join our team.

The cancer & blood research trials unit is based within the Waikato Regional Cancer Centre in Hamilton. We have a full time position for an experienced registered nurse (minimum of 3-5 years) to work as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (senior nurse role) in our haematology team, though you will also work with the medical oncology and radiology team at times.

We are looking for a self-motivated, dynamic, resilient registered nurse to join our team. Prior experience in haematology and oncology is a strong advantage as is the ability to deliver chemotherapy treatment. Previous clinical trial experience would be an advantage, however education and ongoing development will be provided to the right applicant. The successful applicant will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, patients and external sponsors. The nurse coordinator role is varied and challenging, the right candidate will be supported to grow and develop

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Mōu | About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Advanced communication skills

• Previous haematology/oncology nursing experience

• Current chemotherapy certification would be preferred

• Learns quickly in a rapidly changing environment

• Demonstrates attention to detail and flexibility

• Computer experience is essential

• Well organised and able to prioritise work load

• Ability to stay calm under pressure

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart

• Whakamana – Give and earn respect

• Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me

• Mauri Pai – Fair play

• Whakapakari – Growing the good

• Kotahitanga – Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email. 

For any queries about the role please contact Shivani.Kulkarni@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled