Clinical Nurse Specialist Malignant Haematology at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Haematology – Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Permanent, 80 hour’s per fortnight (1 FTE)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haematology, you will lead and coordinate the nursing care of patients with haematological malignancies and chronic blood disorders across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Your role will include providing advanced clinical assessments, supporting patients through complex treatment pathways, leading nurse-led clinics, and working in partnership with Haematologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

You’ll also contribute to service development, provide leadership and education to nursing staff, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives. This is a highly rewarding role for someone passionate about specialist care, patient advocacy, and making a measurable difference in patient outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our dedicated Haematology service sits within a broader Oncology and Medical Day Stay unit. We are a passionate and collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our community, while supporting each other to grow and thrive in our clinical practice.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid APC
• Significant clinical experience in haematology, oncology, or a related specialty
• Postgraduate qualification in specialty nursing (or working towards it), ideally at a Master’s level
• Excellent communication and clinical leadership skills
• A commitment to delivering equitable, culturally safe, and person-centred care

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 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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Laura Ledger via email on laura.ledger@hbdhb.govt.nz

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