Regional Nurse Practitioner Lead

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity 

Are you a Nurse Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career and shape the future of advanced practice in Aotearoa? Step into a unique and influential role as Regional Nurse Practitioner Lead, where your clinical expertise and leadership will help grow and guide the next generation of Nurse Practitioners through the Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS) programme.

In this role you will continue doing what you love, delivering high-quality clinical care while also providing strategic clinical leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight. You'll ensure trainees and their practice placements are well matched, well supported, and set up to thrive.

As the crucial connector between trainees, employers, academic partners, and the consortium, you will offer expert clinical guidance, problem-solving, and leadership every step of the way. You'll oversee trainee development to ensure they meet the standards required for Nurse Practitioner registration and continue to walk alongside them for six months post-registration, supporting a smooth and successful transition into their new NP role.

Join us in championing equitable health outcomes for Māori, Pacific, and priority populations using your skills, passion, and leadership to make a lasting difference across Aotearoa.

Mō mātou: About us

Pinnacle Midlands Health Network is a not-for-profit organisation delivering primary health organisation (PHO) functions to nearly 500,000 people and supporting 87 general practices across the central North Island. The network's talented workforce is dedicated to improving health outcomes by supporting practices to provide high-quality, patient-centred care and leading innovation in primary healthcare. Pinnacle offers a wide range of services, including clinical support, data insights, workforce development, and community health initiatives - all designed to enhance wellbeing and reduce health inequities throughout the Te Manawa Taki region.

He kōrero mōu: About you 

• Current Nurse Practitioner registration with at least 5 years' experience in primary, community, mental health or relevant secondary care setting.
• Proven clinical leadership and mentoring experience within complex or multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across sectors.
• Sound understanding of health inequities and commitment to advancing equitable outcomes for Māori and Pacific Peoples. 
• Exceptional organisational and critical appraisal skills with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Deep understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its practical application within healthcare 
• Resilient, adaptive, and passionate about supporting the development of the Nurse Practitioner workforce.
• Competent with MS Office and digital collaboration tools.
• Current full driver's licence.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

• An opportunity to join a highly skilled team that passionately pursues our purpose of making it easier for people to stay healthy.
• An organisation which strives to uphold the principles of partnership, participation and protection underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• An environment which encourages a happy, healthy and balanced workforce through flexible workplace offerings and additional gifted leave.
• A commitment to your health and wellbeing with an offer of medical insurance, EAP services, and free flu vaccinations. 

Join us and feel empowered and inspired to bring your purpose to life. Every role here at Pinnacle MHN contributes to something bigger – making a tangible difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Whether you're on the frontline delivering care, or behind the scenes in support, making things run smoothly, with us your mahi has true purpose. Join us in shaping a healthier, fairer future for all.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply 

Please reach out to to arrange a kōrero before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply below.

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them, and we may move to interviewing prior to the closing date.

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Applications will remain open until we find suitable candidates.

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