Registered Nurse Blood & Cancer Centre

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurse Blood & Cancer Centre. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Do you have a passion for Oncology, Haematology and Radiation Therapy Nursing?
• Two part-time permanent Registered Nurse positions available
• Hours are rostered and rotating according to the needs of the unit

ABOUT THE COMPANY 

Capital and Coast DHB (CCDHB) is located centrally in Wellington and has the equivalent of around 4,300 full time staff, making us a major employer in the Wellington region. We are also the leading provider of a number of specialist services, including neurosurgery, oncology, neonatal intensive care, and specialised mental health services, for the upper South and lower North Islands, a population of about 900,000 people. Our DHB has an annual budget of more than $1 billion, which we use to deliver health services directly and contract external providers to provide care, such as general practices, rest homes and pharmacists. 

CCDHB operates two hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kapiti Health Centre in Paraparaumu.

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital. It is a “foodies” paradise, cultural art-loving harbour city, and a place you quickly begin to call home. Wellington has been named the best place to live in the world by Deutsche Bank’s 2017 study of 47 cities globally ranked. According to Deutsche Bank, it is also officially the city with the world's highest quality of life and has the least pollution of any city ranked.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team at the Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre. The Blood and Cancer Centre is increasingly recognised as a centre of excellence in the provision of specialist care to people with cancer, haematological disorders and those receiving radiation therapy.  

The Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre has a vision to provide an excellent standard of care to all in the wider community and currently supports two outreach clinics in Kenepuru and Masterton.  This role would provide you with the opportunity to deliver treatment in these outreach clinics to patients closer to their own homes.

Experience with cancer nursing is preferable. Skills sought are previous experience with peripheral cannulation, central lines, supportive therapies and blood products. 

The successful candidates will receive a thorough, comprehensive orientation to the service which encompasses oncology, haematology and radiation therapy, with on-going educational opportunities and support through the PDRP and the Knowledge and Skills Framework for Cancer Nursing. Furthermore, the successful nurse will be enrolled in the regional eviQ ADAC anti-neoplastic learning modules.  

Essential attributes for this position are a passion for Oncology, Haematology and Radiation Therapy Nursing, clinical excellence and enthusiasm, with an expectation to be on or working towards the PDRP.

There are two part time permanent Registered Nurse positions available at the Blood & Cancer Centre. Hours are rostered and rotating according to the needs of the unit.

DUTIES 

• Assessment and treatment of Oncology, Haematology and Radiation Therapy patients
• Delivery of chemotherapy and supportive cares such as blood products
• Assessment of patients prior to chemotherapy/treatment and during intensive treatment programs
• Working within team and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent quality of care to patients
• Triaging patients via telephone
• Coordination of patients through the outpatient clinic
• Management of acutely unwell patients in the Acute Assessment Unit

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• 2 years post graduate nursing experience
• New Zealand Nurse’s Registration and current practicing certificate
• Preferably on or working towards the PDRP

New graduate nurses need not to apply as you will need to go through ACE Recruitment. For further information, please go to nursing.acenz.net.nz

Overseas applicants should first establish their eligibility for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and further information is available on nursingcouncil.org.nz

BENEFITS

Capability development is a high priority for CCDHB. Professional development opportunities are a given, as well as the ability to upskill and to take on other roles. People and their skills are highly valued at CCDHB.

Staff benefits include discounts from many companies throughout the region, access to a cost-effective gym including exercise classes and use of two low-cost holiday homes at Taupo. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will not be accepted via email. All candidates applying for any of our current vacancies must complete an online CCDHB application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. 

Applications close on Sunday 15 July 2018. Please ensure your uploaded CV and cover letter is in either Word or PDF format. For further information on this role, please email [email protected] and please indicate the vacancy number (NM139-18) and job title in the subject line.