Registered Nurse (Oncology)

About The Role We are looking for an experienced Oncology Registered Nurse to join our Mercy Cancer Care team working at our oncology clinic in Invercargill. In this role, you will work on‑site providing safe, effective and evidence‑based nursing care centred around excellent patient care. This is a permanent role offered at 0.4FTE, reporting to and working closely with the Mercy Cancer Care team in Dunedin to support local chemotherapy delivery, reducing the need for patients to travel to Dunedin. Specific Duties Provide optimum patient care in accordance with Mercy Hospital Shared Purpose and Values Maintain a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate Ensure patient‑centred care based on comprehensive patient assessment Comply with all relevant nursing legislation, policies and regulations Manage resources efficiently and effectively to meet patient health care needs Some travel to Mercy Cancer Care Dunedin will be required for on‑site orientation and ongoing training. Please note, the hours of work for this vacancy do not meet the requirements for visa support. Skills and Experience Previous oncology experience with a patient‑centric approach Hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, pursuant to the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, as a Nurse and current practising certificate Ability to work well under pressure and manage priorities Effective interpersonal and communication skills Good level of computer literacy A high degree of self‑motivation, willingness, and self‑responsibility to continually improve and remain current with nursing skills and knowledge High levels of professionalism with an enthusiastic, proactive, flexible approach To be eligible for employment at Mercy Hospital Dunedin, applicants will be required to provide vaccination history. Why Mercy Hospital? Mercy Hospital is a not‑for‑profit, tertiary level surgical hospital located in Dunedin, New Zealand. We provide a welcoming environment where our people are encouraged and supported to excel professionally – join the team and help us make a difference! Benefits Comprehensive orientation Access to further training and professional development Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members #J-18808-Ljbffr