Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gynaecology Oncology

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• 0.6FTE (3 days / 24 hours a week), Permanent Role
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• Gynaecology Service, Christchurch Womens Hospital
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• Monday to Friday (specific days will be discussed at interview stage)
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who has a passion for Women's health and Oncology who will enjoy carrying out the role alongside our current Gynaecology Oncology CNS for the service. This is an integral role in supporting the nursing and wider teams, leading with clinical expertise, reviewing patients, triaging referrals, managing and supporting patients in their cancer journey, attending multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs), facilitating care pathways and collaborating with primary, secondary and tertiary providers in oncology journeys, are all key functions of the role. You will be part of a team who is highly motivated to provide an excellent standard of care that is patient centric, and that which is designed to reduce inequity and meet the needs of our community.

The Gynaecology Oncology team are an incredibly hard working and kind team that strive on putting patients and their whanau at the centre of their care. You will work closely with our Gynaecology Oncology SMOs, Fellows, Registrars, Administrators, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurses and Cancer Nurse Coordinators to provide care for wahine accessing our service. The Gynaecology Oncology team support the whole South Island for gynaecology oncology care and more recently is supporting the lower North Island service too. This role is to support the increased demand in the service as we require a second CNS to keep up with demand. When working in the Gynaecology Oncology Service you will be rewarded with a great nursing environment and the opportunity to expand your skills and experience.

Your clinical expertise and passion for women's health will enable you to provide expert care and valuable support to women. You will work alongside the cancer nurse coordinators for our service as a team that is the key contact for the patients and their family / whanau as well as health professionals in navigating the health services to ensure efficient, appropriate and timely care is delivered. You will also collaborate with members of our senior nursing and management teams to develop and improve care delivery across the service. Having experience in a cancer and oncology care and / or gynaecology, knowledge of regional and national standards in relation to cancer care, and the ability to function both collaboratively and autonomously, will provide you with the enablers to carry out this role.

Having comprehensive knowledge and understanding of health systems is an advantage.

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• An experienced registered nurse with expert knowledge and skills in preferably oncology and / or gynaecology.
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• Currently hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate qualification in nursing.
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• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to be a specialist resource nurse for patients, and other clinicians.
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• A solution focused approach to your work and the ability to problem solve and think on your feet
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• Has a passion for Women's Health and have a comprehensive understanding of the health inequities that exist in women's health, with a will to mitigate these.
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• Motivated, adaptable, flexible, and solution focussed.
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• Able to use technology efficiently (e.g., excel, databases)
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• Work well in a team as well as autonomously
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• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
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• PDRP proficient or senior nurse portfolio preferred.
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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.