Community Cancer Nurse

About the role

The Community Cancer Nurse (CCN) provides specialist cancer nursing support focused on symptom management, patient education and managing treatment-related effects. Working closely with patients in their homes, the CCN delivers personalised, patient-centred care. The role is based at Wellington Regional Hospital and sits within the Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre, covering Medical Oncology, Haematology and Radiation Oncology.

The CCN works in a close-knit team that links with Community Cancer Nurses across the Capital, Coast and Hutt districts, keeping care consistent and coordinated across the region. The position is a fixed-term 12-month contract at 1.0 FTE, with some flexibility on FTE depending on the right candidate; it is also open to nurses on parental leave.

Required profile

• NZ Nursing Registration
• Valid Registered Nurse annual practicing certificate
• Strong and successful experience in leading and delivering cancer care
• Strong clinical experience in Haematology and Oncology nursing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident working autonomously in a community setting
• Values teamwork and works well within a diverse team

To apply, candidates submit through the online careers portal; applications are reviewed as received and may be considered before the closing date.