Clinical Nurse Specialist
Core
Coordinate care for patients with suspected or new cancer diagnoses to ensure timely treatment and equitable outcomes.
Role type
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cancer Care Coordination)
Builds
Cancer care pathways and Faster Cancer Treatment (FCT) targets
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Required skills
Cancer nursing expertise, Clinical leadership, Care coordination, Quality improvement, Service improvement, Multi-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in nursing, Experience with priority populations (Māori, Pacific Peoples)
Responsibilities
Advocate for equitable access and outcomes for patients, Provide care coordination across the cancer pathway, Identify barriers to care and intervene, Lead service improvement to support Faster Cancer Treatment targets, Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, Assist with early referral to supportive care
Seniority
Experienced, Clinical Specialist