Job Description - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology (WAI28242)Job NumberWAI28242Permanent, 40 hours per fortnightHours between Monday – Friday 0800 - 1630Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe CNS will report to the Nurse Manager of Cancer and Chronic Conditions. The team consists of Gynaecologists, Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, advanced trainees, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, and booking clerks.The role will involve: nurse-led clinics, encouragement of patient-centred decision making, patient education, support and management of patients on systemic anticancer treatment, MDM support, education, nurse-led assessment and review clinics, attendance at departmental meetings, and professional development.About the TeamWe are a dedicated Gynaecology Cancer Care Team including Radiation Oncologists and Gynaecologists, and would like to expand our team to improve our current model of care; with emphasis on being able to utilise CNS expertise and experience to better manage our cancer patients in the Waikato. We liaise with the Gynae-Oncology team in Auckland and are responsible for all gynaecology cancer patients in the region.About YouHave a current New Zealand Annual Practicing CertificateHave a minimum of 2 years NZ hospital experienceHave a minimum of post graduate certificateHave some knowledge and/or experience in OncologyCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in upholding Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and InclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.To apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 11 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at ******.
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