Cancer Support Nurse

About us

The Cancer Society’s mission is to improve community wellbeing by reducing the impact and incidence of cancer. We stand by everyone affected by cancer, no matter what type. From providing accommodation and transport to funding crucial research.  At a local level our Wellington Division is committed to the needs of whānau and our support touches lives across Greater Wellington, Wairarapa, Marlborough, and Nelson/Tasman regions.

We are deeply committed to working within the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are actively working to address health inequities facing Māori, Pasifika, and other communities disproportionally impacted by cancer.

About the role

The Cancer Society Greater Wellington Centre is looking to hire two (2) Cancer Support Nurses to join our team on part-time or full-time basis to make a difference in the lives of people with cancer. 

This role is based in our Newtown office. 

You will be part of a small, but passionate local team as well as an extended team of colleagues in the same role as you across our Wellington Division, who you will connect with on a regular basis. 

The primary focus of the position will be to:

• Assess client calls coming to our 0800 CANCER number, and provide health information (specifically about cancer), and provide urgent support to clients and/or their whanau who contact us in the number
• Document client information in our client database
• Greet, assist, and support centre visitors, who will require health information or support as they process their cancer journey
• Participate in Cancer workshops for our clients and/or volunteers 
• Collaborate with other organisations, and the broader Cancer Society network
• Increase awareness and use of the Cancer Society support services.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have: -

• Registered nurse with current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual practicing certificate
• Two years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, with (ideally) Oncology/Haematology and community nursing experience
• A relevant graduate / post-graduate study in Oncology / Haematology nursing is desirable
• Cultural awareness and responsiveness to different cultural needs, in particular Māori and Pasifika; experience working with other cultures essential

Why you will enjoy it here?

• You’ll be part of the Cancer Services team who are passionate, and driven about their very important role within the Cancer Society Wellington Division in delivering support services to our clients and their whanau
• Our people are invested in our vision and have huge pride in our mahi
• Be part of an organization committed to equity and positive change

In addition, we offer a valued commitment to employee wellbeing including:

• A comprehensive sick leave policy
• Extra annual leave days at Christmas and a well-being policy including up to 4 extra wellbeing leave days plus an annual wellbeing allowance
• Flexibility in your working arrangements if needed.

Please apply on-line with a copy of your CV and a cover letter telling us what makes you perfect for this role! 

A copy of the Job Description is available by contacting Nicola McGregor (nicolam@cancersoc.org.nz)

We will be reviewing applications as they come in so don't delay! Closing date is 16th December 2024