Registered Nurse - District Nurse Oncology and Haematology

Registered Nurse – District Nurse Oncology and Haematology

• Dunedin Hospital, Part time 0.7 FTE role
• Salary between $81,683 and $106,739 per annum pro rata
• Work in your local community

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

Based in the Community Nursing Service, at Wakari Hospital, the role of Oncology/Haematology District Nurse is both busy and challenging but also extremely rewarding.  The position involves providing community nursing care and support for medical oncology, radiation oncology and haematology patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy.  Some of the key nursing tasks are: comprehensive patient assessment; symptom control and management; patient education; psychosocial assessment and support.

This role is also key to the future development of the service, building links within both primary and secondary care and staff education and support.

Come and join our friendly and supportive team. A comprehensive orientation will be given.

The service is closely linked to Dunedin hospital to help ensure patients are supported safely in the community after hospital discharge while also maintaining close liaison with local GP practices, Hospice and residential facilities. You will be out and about working in different places, and each hour is varied from the next. You'll be responsible for planning and implementing care to a diverse range of patients in the community.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 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

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to communicate effectively, be self-motivated and tactful with a caring attitude, be able to cope in stressful situations and work as part of a team.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a full, clean drivers licence is essential for this position.
• Varied nursing experience of 3-5 years including acute clinical, surgical and medical nursing
• Be registered in accordance with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 as a Registered Nurse
• Possess a current Practising Certificate. 

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 please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 27 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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