Nurse Director, Cancer & Chronic Care Innovation
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand
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Job summary
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Nurse Director for Cancer and Chronic Conditions to lead nursing operations, shape service delivery, mentor leaders and drive clinical excellence. You will partner with clinical, operational and executive teams to deliver safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based care while guiding workforce planning, recruitment and staff development.
You will champion patient experience, equity and access and ensure governance, risk management, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- RN with current Annual Practising Certificate and relevant post graduate qualification.
- Significant senior leadership experience in cancer services or complex healthcare.
- Proven track record in service improvement, quality, safety, and workforce development.
Responsibilities
- Lead district-wide nursing workforce governance and safe patient care.
- Provide strategic leadership for innovative care models responsive to population needs.
- Champion nursing quality governance to improve outcomes and patient experience.
- Advance Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments, equity and safety through leadership.
- Oversee operational performance, budgets and service targets in Waikato and Te Manawa Taki.
Skills
Education
Job description
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Nurse Director for Cancer and Chronic Conditions to lead nursing operations, shape service delivery, mentor leaders and drive clinical excellence. You will partner with clinical, operational and executive teams to deliver safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based care while guiding workforce planning, recruitment and staff development.
You will champion patient experience, equity and access and ensure governance, risk management, and continuous improvement
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