Lead Nurse for Sexual Assault Services

2 weeks ago


Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Tu Ora Compass Health Full time

Wahi Marie is the regional sexual assault service providing both forensic and non forensic care of people that have experience sexual assault (Previously Tu Pakari Ora).

Additionally, we provide regional services to individuals that have experienced strangulation in the context of family harm.

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner to provide nursing services along side our small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team.


The Lead Nurse works collaboratively with the clinical team to provide high quality clinical services ensuring high standards of quality in nursing.

In addition to core nursing functions, the coordinator participates fully as a member of the Wahi Marie administrative team, providing leadership and day to day clinical support.

This could potentially be a job sharing position.

We are looking for a NZ registered nurse who has the following:

  • Current Practicing Certificate
  • MEDSAC forensic training (provided)
  • Understanding of and experience with trauma informed care
  • Excellent team approach to care
  • Proven ability to lead and participate in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development
  • Established effective communication skills
  • Proven goal setting and problemsolving skills
  • Strong focus on delivering high quality clinical services using Best Practice approaches and a quality improvement framework
  • Commitment to, and working knowledge, of the Treaty of Waitangi and its principles
  • General organisational and administrative skills, excellent time management and an ability to prioritise workloads
  • Experience in sexual health nursing leadership would be desirable.


If this sounds like you and you are passionate about better sexual health and have the relevant experience, don't delay, and get in touch today and apply.


Application Process:

During 2023 Tu Ora Compass Health -

  • Won the Team Gold award at the Wellington Gold Awards, which acknowledges the best wellness and HR practices in places of work for their people
  • Celebrated a zero gender pay gap
  • Joined Diversity Works and achieved an integrated or advanced rating for each area of our completed Aotearoa Inclusivity Matrix


In pursuit of fairness, please bear in mind that for consideration, you must possess the legal right to work in New Zealand, as we do not hold accredited employer status.

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