Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Permanent, part time 0.8 FTE, based in Gisborne

Lead specialist oncology nursing practice and make a real difference for patients and whānau

Join a supportive team delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer care

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

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Oncology team.

This is a senior nursing role focused on clinical leadership, service development, and specialist oncology care, where you will provide advanced nursing expertise while supporting and developing others in the team.

In this role, you will:

Provide advanced, evidence-based oncology nursing care to optimise patient outcomes

Lead care coordination initiatives and contribute to service development

Support and educate nursing staff and wider multidisciplinary teams

Develop and implement clinical pathways, protocols, and standards of care

Champion equity by embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into practice

Lead quality improvement, audit, and research initiatives within the service

You will play a key role in ensuring patients and whānau receive coordinated, culturally responsive, and high-quality care throughout their cancer journey.

Please read more about the role in the Job Description here

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Oncology team at Gisborne Hospital provides essential cancer care to the Tairāwhiti community, delivering treatment and support to patients and their whānau throughout their cancer journey. The service is focused on providing safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and community providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care.

Youll join a supportive and collaborative team environment where ongoing learning, professional development, and sharing specialist knowledge are encouraged. The team plays a key role in education, service improvement, and developing best practice models of care within oncology.

For more information on living and working in Tairāwhiti click here

About you

You will be a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with a strong clinical background and a commitment to excellence in oncology care.

You will have:

Current NZ Annual Practising Certificate

A postgraduate qualification (or working towards)

At least 5 years recent clinical experience in an acute or primary care setting

Proven ability to provide advanced clinical practice and leadership

Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity for Māori

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Ideally, you will also bring oncology experience or a strong interest in developing within this specialty.

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 apply for the role, please click apply now. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret.broughton@tdh.org.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.