• Job Description

  Req#: 22536

  Registered Nurses – Oncology/Haematology

  Dunedin Hospital

  Salary Band – $75,000 - $106,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver

  • 1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week
  • Permanent vacancy, Full and part-time options available.
  • Discounted health insurance + Retail partner discounts

  The Oncology/Haematology Service comprises of the acute Oncology/Haematology in-patient ward, Oncology Day Unit, Outpatient Clinics and Radiation Therapy treatment.

  Mō te tūranga | About the role

  These ward-based positions involve the care of medical oncology, radiation oncology and haematology patients receiving chemotherapy, supportive or radiation therapy.

  Some of the key nursing tasks are:

  • comprehensive patient assessment.
  • administration of chemotherapy and associated supportive therapies or procedures.
  • symptom control and management.
  • patient education.
  • psychosocial assessment and support.

  See position description.

  Mōu ake | About you

  We’re looking for nurses who are experienced and organised, friendly and calm, able to work independently and at the same time genuinely interested in the best outcome for both patient and team.

  • Ideally have or be working towards current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council,
  • Proven experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
  • The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.
  • Previous acute Oncology/Haematology experience is preferable,

  Painga | Benefits

  • Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
  • Continuous support for career development.
  • Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
  • Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
  • Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

  Mō mātou | About us

  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.

  Utu whānui |Salary range

  This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($75,773 p.a) and Step 7 ($106,739 p.a prorata) of the RN scale

  Rā mōnehu |Closing Date: 28 April 2024

  Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

  Tono ināianei | Apply now

  We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

  For further information please contact Ben Kingsbury, Recruitment Advisor, all conversations will be confidential in nature ben.kingsbury@southerndhb.govt.nz

  If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

  Pre-Employment checks

  In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

  • Occupational Health Assessment
  • Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
  • Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

• About the company

  The Southern District Health Board is a district health board with the focus on providing healthcare to an area covering the southern half of the South Island of New Zealand.

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