Clinical Nurse Specialist – Medical Oncology

Service:    Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre, Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract:   0.8 fte, 6month fixed term role

About the role

The Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role is to provide leadership and expert knowledge across the clinical environment to medical oncology patients throughout Capital Coast hospital setting, community and primary care environments.  As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will be crucial in providing advanced nursing care, education and leading quality improvement initiatives. 

A key responsibility of the role is the coordination of complex medical oncology patients, liaising with whanau and other healthcare providers to ensure patients receive a high standard of care. 

The Clinical Nurse Specialist works within the multi-disciplinary team in both the inpatient and outpatient environments with the aim of improving patient outcomes with a focus on equitable access and care.  This includes supporting medical oncology clinics and ward rounds on a regular basis. The salary for this role is Grade 2 Senior Nursing pay scale MECA.

About the Team/Service Location 

The Wellington Blood & Cancer Centre (WBCC) incorporates the specialties of Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Clinical Haematology into an integrated regional and supra-regional cancer service for both inpatients and outpatients.  Services provided in the WBCC include specialist consultation and treatment for referred Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology patients either in Wellington or outreach clinics.

The WBCC team is a hardworking, friendly and supportive team who are passionate about providing a high level of care to patients accessing oncology, haematology and radiation services.

About you

Skills & Experience:

• NZ Nurse’s Registration
• Expert knowledge and experience in Medical Oncology
• Proven Leadership skills
• Detail orientated and ability to complete projects
• Post graduate nursing qualification or working towards this

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 4th September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

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