Regional Clinical Nurse Lead
REGIONAL CLINICAL NURSE LEAD – TĀMAKI HEALTH
We are looking for a Regional Clinical Nurse Lead to provide strategic leadership and support across our nursing teams in Auckland. You will work closely with our Chief Nurse Officer and management teams to lead the continuous development of nursing services and ensure we provide high-quality patient care.
About Tāmaki Health:
At Tāmaki Health, we put a little heart into everything we do. We're passionate about medical care for the communities we serve, and we take care of each other as we strive for a better future for everyone.
Local Doctors and White Cross together make up the largest independent primary healthcare group in New Zealand, serving 230,000 enrolled patients across 45 clinics. Our focus is on improving health and well-being by offering easy-to-access, high-quality, affordable services in the community.
About the Position:
This role is set to commence in January 2025. As the Regional Clinical Nurse Lead, you will provide clinical leadership and support for nursing teams across our clinics, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient care. Working alongside the Regional Manager, Charge Nurses, and clinic staff, you will drive strategic initiatives, mentor nurses, and enhance clinical service delivery.
Working Hours & Location:
40-hour workweek, including on-call duties over the weekend, not more than once per month.
Location at our Management Support Office in Ellerslie, with the flexibility to travel and commute to the clinics within your assigned cluster
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic development of nursing services, aligning with primary healthcare trends
- Provide clinical leadership and advice to senior management and nursing teams
- Support and mentor nursing staff, fostering their development and performance
- Oversee quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit processes
- Manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for nursing staff
- Maintain oversight of funding streams and expenditures to ensure service efficiency
- Someone who is committed to the principles of health equity and cultural competency and who is able to demonstrate an understanding of Māori tikanga and kawa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
You will need to have:
- A current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
- Proven leadership experience in a clinical environment
- A minimum of five years' nursing experience in New Zealand
- Strong organisational and management skills
- Knowledge of quality improvement processes and clinical teaching
- Commitment to biculturalism and health equity
- Awareness of ACC, PHO, and nursing professional development issues
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Familiarity with MedTech or similar systems is an advantage
- NZ citizenship or permanent residency
If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact in primary healthcare, apply now to join the Tāmaki Health team!
How to apply?
Please hit the apply button and complete the registration process via our career portal.
Only individuals with working rights in New Zealand will be considered for the selection process.