Registered Nurse - Haematology with a Maori focus

• 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) Permanent position
• Works in both inpatient outpatient settings
• 8 hour Shifts between Monday - Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Maori Haematology Registered Nurse provides specialist nursing care and cultural advocacy for Maori patients and whanau receiving haematology services. The role focuses on improving health equity, access, engagement, and outcomes for Maori, while delivering high quality, evidence-based haematology nursing care.

The nurse works in partnership with patients, whanau, the multidisciplinary team, Maori Health Services, and community providers, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles of Partnership, Participation, and Protection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a cultural safety champion within the haematology service.
• Support Maori patients and whanau to navigate the health system, reducing barriers to care.
• Facilitate whanau involvement in care planning and decision making.
• Collaborate closely with Maori Health Services, Kaitakawaenga, and community providers.
• Contribute to service initiatives aimed at reducing inequities in haematology outcomes for Maori.

About the Service

The Haematology service manages patients locally and from throughout the South Island, B6 is the inpatient ward, there is a Day Stay Unit and Outpatient area too.

About You

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current NZ Nursing Council APC
• Demonstrated commitment to improving Maori health outcomes
• Sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in healthcare
• Experience in oncology, or haematology nursing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Identifies as Maori and/or significant experience working with Maori communities
• Postgraduate study or working towards postgraduate qualification (cancer, haematology, medical nursing)
• Experience in patient navigation or equity-focused roles
• Knowledge of Maori health models and kaupapa Maori approaches

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday 7th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz