Clinical Nurse Specialist Pacific - Oncology, Infusion Service

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pacific Oncology Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community at Counties Manukau. Manukau Health Park, Permanent part‑time role (0.5 FTE). About the organization Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Māori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of the Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. About the role We are looking for a 0.5 FTE Pacific Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Medical Oncology Infusion Service to provide senior nursing leadership grounded in Pacific values, ensuring care that upholds the dignity, identity, and collective wellbeing of patients and their āiga, kāinga, `anau, vuvale, kopu tangata, magafaoa. The role strengthens clinical excellence across the Counties Manukau District through cultural knowledge and advanced oncology practice to enhance health outcomes. It will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and utilising Pacific Models of Care to guide holistic assessment, diagnostic reasoning, treatment understanding and ongoing monitoring. A core responsibility is the coordination of care that honours Pacific ways of being – supporting patients, their family, identity and co‑efforts, to navigate services locally and regionally, and ensuring their voices, aspirations and cultural needs shape their patient experience and journey. Key responsibilities Clinical Leadership: Provide advanced nursing expertise and mentorship to nursing teams within SACT infusion units. Collaborative Care: Partner with Medical and Radiation Oncology specialists and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to deliver integrated, patient‑centred care. Acuity Management: Serve as the primary clinical resource for patients, whaanau, and staff when acute presentations occur within SACT units. Strategic Delivery: Contribute to the senior nursing leadership team to enhance regional patient flow and ensure excellence in nurse‑led, closer‑to‑home service delivery. Essential requirements Registered with the NZ Nursing Council. A minimum of three years recent clinical experience in an oncology setting with knowledge in SACT, the ability to manage complex clinical presentations and adverse reactions, and chemotherapy certification. A commitment to biculturalism and achieving equitable health outcomes for our community. Strong communication skills with an ability to build regional relationships. Post‑graduate qualifications with a commitment to ongoing education. Apply online now! If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at [email protected] . We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Job Number: CMH202617060 Application Closes: Until position filled #J-18808-Ljbffr