Registered Nurse (Oncology)

Job Category : Registered Nurse - Cancer Care

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Oncology Registered Nurse to join our Mercy Cancer Careteam working at our new remote oncology clinic in Invercargill.

In this role, you will work independently on-site while providing safe, effective and evidenced-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 include

Provide optimum patient care in accordance with Mercy Hospital Shared Purpose and Values

Maintain a current Nursing Council of New Zealand practising certificate

Ensures patient centred care based on comprehensive patient assessment

Complies with all relevant nursing legislation, policies and regulations

Manages 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.

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and Experience

Previous oncology experiencewith a patient centric approach

Hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, pursuant to the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act

• , as a Nurse and current practicing 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 are people are encouraged and supported to excel professionally – join the team and help us make a difference!

Our staff are provided with support for further training, personal development and a range of benefits including :

Access to further training and professional development

Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members

Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click on the apply button below.

Please note, vacancy close dates may be subject to change and applications will be reviewed as submitted.

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