Registered Nurse - Oncology/Haematology Outpatients

• Dunedin Hospital
• Permanent, part-time role (0.9 FTE, 72 hours per fortnight)
• Salary band: $81,000 - $106,000 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver

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

The highest levels of patient care lie at the heart of our mission. Integral to this is a commitment to achieving excellent clinical and commercial outcomes based on quality service delivery.

We have an exciting permanent, part-time opportunity for a Registered Nurse looking to work in cancer care. Dunedin Hospital is the Cancer Centre for the Southern region, with satellite treatment areas across the district.

In this role, you will:

• work across a variety of areas in medical oncology, radiation oncology, and haematology
• administer chemotherapy and supportive treatments
• monitor patients receiving radiation therapy
• provide clinic support
• occasionally work within the acute Ward 8C.
• work Monday to Sunday rostered shifts, or as directed by the leadership team.

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About us

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to approximately 350,000 people across diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide and aim to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. Our dedicated and passionate staff are key to achieving these standards, and we are looking for more like-minded people to join us.

About you

We are looking for nurses who are experienced, organised, friendly, and calm, able to work independently while remaining genuinely focused on achieving the best outcomes for patients and the team.

You will:

• have current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• have proven experience as a Registered Nurse
• have the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• have excellent time management, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• be adaptable, flexible, and solution-focused
• have previous acute oncology/haematology (experience is preferable but not essential).

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA. Salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between Step 2 ($81,683) and Step 7 ($106,739) p.a. pro-rata, depending on experience.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 19 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.