- Dunedin
- Permanent, full time (1.0 FTE) role
- Salary band - $126,000 - $138,000 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver
- Career progression opportunity for Senior Nurse with interest in Clinical Governance
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
The primary purpose/objectives of the role are:
- to increase the effectiveness and safety of patient and whānau care delivery by leading, developing, and supporting improvement initiatives or projects as agreed with the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (CNMO)
- to work alongside the Directors of Nursing under the delegation of the CNMO to provide professional nursing leadership using a Clinical Governance framework to ensure clinical care standards are high
- to apply expert nursing clinical experience, knowledge, and skills to identify improvement opportunities and provide solutions to systemic problems to reduce harms, improve patient outcomes and improve efficiency
- to contribute to building organisational capacity and capability in quality improvement skills
- to engage with the wider multidisciplinary and patient safety teams to ensure a consistent and joined up approach to clinical governance, fostering collegial interprofessional relationships and "whole of system" thinking.
View position description.
About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
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.
Salary range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Designated Senior Nurse Pay Scale Grade 4, between $126,124 and $138,057 p.a dependent on relevant experience.
How to apply
To apply please click "apply now". All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 29 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
