Clinical Nurse Specialist or Registered Nurse Oncology

Dunedin - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: $ 86519 - 127674

Posted on: 17 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist or Registered Nurse Oncology

Salary Band $86519 - $127674 pro rata Kiwisaver

Dunedin Hospital
Part-time 0.6 FTE / 48 hours per Fortnight
Permanent vacancy

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 have an exciting full-time Permanent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist OR senior registered nurse looking for that next step in their nursing career. Due to increased patient wait times to be seen by a specialist we are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to alleviate this peak demand by working with the specialist and teams to provide increased capacity.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will

Provide specialist oncology nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery and to mentor staff so they gain oncology knowledge and skill.
Work across the organisation acting in the roles of clinician educator consultant researcher leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager.
Rostered days Monday to Friday between 0800 and 1700 exact times to be negotiated.
Full training will be provided if you are not yet at a specialist nurse level and you may also be enrolled in a training programme for Registered Nurse to Clinical Nurse Specialist.

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About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

You will have

Eligible to work in NZ with current APC
Proven clinical credibility and experience in oncology/haematology nursing.
Excellent group facilitation skills
Advanced communication techniques such as conflict resolution diffusion and mediation skills.
Dynamic personality and great communication and time management skills.

You will be joining a dedicated supportive and friendly team of health professionals. If you think you bring the skills we are looking for and have what it takes to thrive in a busy clinical environment we would love to hear from you!

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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale between Step 3 $86519 and Step 7 $106739 pro-rata p.a OR DSN Pay Scale Grade 2 between Step 1 $116040 and Step 3 $127674 pro-rata p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 8 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role please contact Ben Kingsbury

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

Required Experience:

Clinical Nurse Specialist or Registered Nurse OncologySalary Band $86519 - $127674 pro rata KiwisaverDunedin HospitalPart-time 0.6 FTE / 48 hours per FortnightPermanent vacancyHealth New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building...