Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care - Oncology

• Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Oncology
• Permanent, Part-time 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE)
• Rewarding Career Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.
  
  

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care to join our multidisciplinary team at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital. This part-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and whānau navigating complex health journeys.

You will provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and support across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing palliative care delivery, mentoring staff, and advocating for best practice in end-of-life care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Palliative Care team is deeply committed to holistic, person-centred care. We work collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure dignity, comfort, and support are upheld throughout every stage of care.

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

About you
You are a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and a postgraduate qualification in palliative care, oncology, or a related field. You bring a deep understanding of the unique needs of patients and whānau facing life-limiting illness, and youre committed to delivering culturally safe, equitable, and person-centred care.

Youll thrive in a role that requires clinical leadership, advanced assessment skills, and the ability to work autonomously across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You understand the importance of whakawhanaungatangabuilding meaningful relationshipsand youre confident navigating bicultural practice in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

You will also bring:

• Proven experience in palliative care or complex symptom management
• A strong commitment to equity and improving outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples
• Familiarity with New Zealands health system, including Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills to support colleagues and promote best practice
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work across disciplines and services
• Confidence in using digital health tools and documentation systems

Whether youre returning to Hawkes Bay or looking to relocate, youll find a region that offers not only professional fulfilment but also a lifestyle thats second to nonesunshine, surf, vineyards, and a strong sense of community.

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.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Laura Ledger via email on laura.ledger@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.