St George’s Cancer Care Centre is a private centre 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 qualified, 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

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

About our Role:

The Clinical Nurse Manager - Cancer Care is responsible for providing strategic,



clinical, and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient and whānau-centred cancer care services. This role leads multidisciplinary teams across oncology and haematology services, driving excellence in clinical practice, service development, quality improvement, workforce capability, and clinical governance. Working collaboratively with clinicians, operational leaders, and key stakeholders, the successful candidate will champion evidence-based practice, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring services remain responsive to patient needs, aligned with best practice standards, and reflective of St George's Hospital's values of Excellence, Resilience, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Essential skills/experience for the role:

You will share our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centred cancer care and improving outcomes for people living with cancer. As a senior clinical leader, you will demonstrate:

Proven senior leadership experience within oncology, haematology, cancer services, or a related specialty, ideally across multiple sites or services.

Extensive clinical expertise and experience in the delivery of medical oncology, haematology, and systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).

Demonstrated ability to lead, develop,



and support high-performing multidisciplinary teams while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Strong strategic thinking and service development skills, with experience leading quality improvement initiatives and service transformation.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across clinical, operational, and executive leadership groups.

Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to critically appraise and apply evidence, promote innovation, and support a culture of continuous learning and enquiry.

Comprehensive knowledge of current developments, best practice standards, and emerging trends in oncology, haematology, and systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).

Experience in clinical governance, quality and risk management, patient safety, and compliance with relevant professional and regulatory standards.

Strong operational management capabilities, including workforce planning, resource management, and service delivery optimisation.

Exceptional organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the resilience to lead effectively in a complex and evolving healthcare environment.

Qualifications and Registration

Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).

Legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Postgraduate qualification relevant to oncology, haematology, leadership, or healthcare management is highly desirable.

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.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Manager - Cancer Care (Melbourne)
🏢 St Georges Hospital
📍 Melbourne