Director of Nursing - West Coast

• Rare leadership opportunity based in Greymouth
• Previous senior nursing management background
• Opportunity to support and drive our strategy within a rural setting

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As Director of Nursing you will be providing operational and professional nursing leadership across the West Coast health system including rural, primary, community and secondary care. Your role will play a vital part in ensuring that the patient and their whānau is at the centre of our healthcare delivery. You will be dedicated to implementing sustainable clinical governance processes that reflects optimal service delivery and effective system change alongside our other leaders to ensure that Health New Zealand West Coast is excelling in providing care to our rural and remote communities.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our model of care, Rural Generalist, empowers pae ora (wellness) for individuals and whānau that is equitable, sustainable, and enabled by inter-professional ways of working. Our mahi (work) and skillset reflect the diverse social, cultural, and economic needs of our community’s enabling excellence in rural health outcomes.

About you

• Experience driving strategy and change within a broad, diverse and complex environment
• Demonstrated understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural safety competencies in the practice setting
• Extensive experience in professional nursing leadership with a focus on primary and community as well as operational management
• Commitment to work effectively and develop strong strategic relationships within the wider health system team
• Evidence of utilising nursing theory/research to nursing practice with demonstrated evidence of meeting advanced leadership competencies.
• Provide expert opinion and analysis to the Chief Executive and the General Manager on policy, strategic planning and workforce matters relevant to the West Coast context
• In partnership with the clinical executive team have a demonstrated commitment to work effectively within the wider health team

You will have a Nursing Council of New Zealand Registration with a current Annual Practising Certificate as well as a postgraduate qualification in nursing and/or health leadership and management.

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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lily.simons@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.