Senior Nursing Leader for Primary Care Equity

WellSouth; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flu vaccinations

Annual wellness voucher

Birthday day off

5 weeks annual leave

Sick leave progression

Equity training

Te Reo training

Pride Pledge commitment

Job summary

WellSouth invites a Clinical Nursing Lead to guide nursing leadership across the network, shaping workforce planning and programme design, and ensuring a nursing voice in strategic conversations in the Southern region.

You will work with experienced nurses and allied health professionals, mentor students and new graduates, and advance equity for Māori and priority populations, while upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current annual practising certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification; Master’s level preferred.
• Senior nursing leadership experience in a health setting, including developing and influencing others.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity for Māori and priority populations.
• Strong knowledge of the New Zealand health sector and primary care context.
• Teaching or clinical education experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing leadership for WellSouth and across the network.
• Be the nursing advisor for general practice teams and community providers.
• Ensure a nursing perspective is present in workforce planning and service design.
• Lead workforce development and programme design to fill gaps.
• Mentor and teach students and new graduates, partnering with tertiary providers and practices.

Skills

Leadership

Te Tiriti knowledge

Equity focus

NZ health system

Teaching

Education

Nursing Council registration (NZ)

Master's degree (postgraduate)

Job description

WellSouth invites a Clinical Nursing Lead to guide nursing leadership across the network, shaping workforce planning and programme design, and ensuring a nursing voice in strategic conversations in the Southern region.

You will work with experienced nurses and allied health professionals, mentor students and new graduates, and advance equity for Māori and priority populations, while upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.