Associate Charge Nurse Manager Oncology and Medical Day Unit

Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM)

• Oncology and Medical Day Unit (OMU)
• Timaru Hospital
• Permanent Part Time 0.8 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

A permanent part-time senior nurse lead position has become available to join the Oncology and Medical Day unit. OMU provides treatment to patients under Medical Oncology, Haematology, General Medicine and Specialty Services.

The role provides clinical leadership, monitors and mitigates risk, actively engages in quality initiatives and manages the day-to-day functioning of the service to ensure delivery of safe patient focused care. Staff education is also an integral function of the Associate Charge Nurse manager and therefore requires significant experience in the administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and blood products.

About you

The person for this role will be leading a small close-knit team of staff, managing patient flow and will be a role model for professional standards of clinical practice.

Other role requirements to be successful include:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ and a current APC
• Significant experience essential within oncology, haematology and biologic treatments.
• Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence and a commitment to the application of the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant Nursing Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources on hradmin@scdhb.health.nz

Close Date:  12 November 2025