Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

About us

St George’s Cancer Care Centre is a private centre based in Christchurch, New Zealand, offering funded and unfunded systemic anti-cancer therapies and radiation treatment.   This is a unique opportunity to work in a centre with well-established high quality cancer care services.

At St George’s Hospital, we are on a mission to be a centre of excellence in healthcare within a culture of caring where patients choose to be treated and professionals aspire to work.  We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion of all communities we serve, and who are represented in our workforce.

Are you ready to be part of a passionate, innovative, and supportive team that is shaping the future of healthcare? Join us and take your career to the next level.

What we offer

Your contribution is valued at St George’s Cancer Care Centre and people love coming to work here.  We are committed to developing our staff within the growing oncology service and will provide the opportunities and support to those interested in advancing their clinical skills.

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities including:

• A nurturing and collaborative workplace where team members feel valued, connected, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally.

• Amazing opportunities for professional, personal, clinical and leadership development

• Very competitive remuneration packages

• St George’s provides indemnity insurance for all colleagues

• 5 weeks annual leave

• Option of secure subsidised onsite parking

• Immediate Income Protection and Life Insurance

• Discount at our on-site café and pharmacy

• A supportive and welcoming workplace that values your well-being – a set roster, no weekends!

About our Role:

We have a rare opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner with oncology expertise to join our innovative team.  You will work as an expert clinician in oncology nursing, working in partnership with the medical oncology consultants to manage on-treatment reviews and follow-up appointments. You will also have a key role in contributing to the support and professional development of the oncology and haematology nursing team.

This is a full time 1FTE position.

Essential skills/experience for the role:

You will share our absolute commitment to ensuring patients receive the very best in cancer care treatment.  You will also:

• Hold a current NZ Nursing Registration with Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice is essential.

• Hold a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Practicing Certificate

• Have validated clinical expertise in Adult Oncology nursing with at least four years practice in the specialty

• Be knowledgeable about recent cancer care developments in SACT

• Have proven expert clinical assessment skills and a high level of professional judgement

• Be an acknowledged leader in the specialty with a demonstrated ability to contribute to the professional development of nursing throughout the organisation

• Be an excellent communicator with the ability to influence.

• Provide optimum patient care aligned with St George’s Shared Purpose and Values:

  • Excellence

  • Resilience

  • Collaboration

  • Integrity

Apply now

All applications must be submitted through our website. 

Click on 'Apply for this job' and follow the online application process. For a copy of the full position, please visit the careers section of our website www.stgeorges.org.nz/careers/vacancies  

Applicants must be a New Zealand resident or have a current New Zealand work permit. A copy of your current New Zealand work permit status must be attached to your CV.

We encourage your early application as we are reviewing applications ahead of the closing date.  This date is therefore subject to change. 

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity please contact Caroline Stark  ••••@stgeorges.org.nz