Clinical Nurse Manager

Whether you’re curious about life on the other side of the Tasman or a Kiwi thinking about coming home, the Bay of Plenty offers an easy place to settle in. Tauranga brings together relaxed coastal living with the convenience of a growing city, plenty of sunshine, and a welcoming community - and when you feel like exploring, you’re only a short drive from some of Aotearoa’s favourite spots—from Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and adventure activities to Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields and the charm of Hobbiton.

Our Tauranga clinic has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to join our private oncology practice and provide strong clinical and operational leadership. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, patient-centred care, while leading, supporting and developing nursing and clinical support staff. The Clinical Nurse Manager plays a key role in service development, workforce planning, quality improvement, and maintaining professional and regulatory standards. Full-time, based at our Tauranga clinic, we can offer relocation support to help make your move easier.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visible clinical leadership and foster a positive, supportive team culture
• Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred care
• Lead, manage, and support nursing and clinical support staff, including performance development
• Oversee rostering, staffing levels, and workforce planning to meet service demands
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, policies, and relevant legislation
• Promote and maintain a safe clinical environment, including infection control and medication safety
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring they are informed and supported throughout their care journey
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development
• Work collaboratively with medical, allied health, and operational teams

About you:

• The successful candidate will be involved in ensuring the highest standards of nursing care and customer service are delivered to our patients and their whanau. 
• Registered Nurse with current registration and chemotherapy certification
• Demonstrated leadership capability and commitment to clinical excellence
• Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in nursing, management, or a relevant specialty
• Proven experience in an oncology/haematology senior nursing or leadership role
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Excellent communication and self-management skills

• Supportive, collaborative culture and dynamic multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and education.
• Generous leave and healthcare benefits
• Make a real difference in the lives of patients and their whānau (family).

About Us

Canopy Cancer Care is part of Canopy Healthcare which is a leading provider of specialist healthcare services including cancer care and diagnostic imaging.  Excellence in patient care is at the centre of everything we do.  Our vision is to provide worldclass care, delivered locally. The Canopy team is passionate about providing the highest standards of care to optimise patient outcomes and provide the support they need throughout their cancer journey. For more information, please visit www.canopyhealthcare.co.nz or www.canopycancercare.co.nz.