Nursing and Midwifery at Northland DHB
Northland DHB has approximately 832 nurses and midwives (90%
registered) working in a variety of roles across the hospital and
community settings. Nursing and midwifery constitutes around 48% of the
NDHB workforce.
Nurses and midwives work independently, interdependently and
collaboratively with other members of the health care team and in
partnership with Maori to provide the best possible health care for the
community we serve.
The nursing service at NDHB comprises many levels and roles designed to
meet service delivery needs relative to the consumer group. The
development and scope of nursing practise is continuing to evolve to
meet changing consumer needs and innovative approaches to service
delivery.
As an integral part of our team, you can look forward to ongoing
support for your professional development. Nurses wanting to undertake
postgraduate certificates, diplomas and masters studies have the
opportunity to apply for funding to support course fees, subsidised
travel and accommodation and some study days.
Each ward and unit department provides an orientation programme for new
starters and preceptorship support. This is further supported by unit
based in-service education. Nurses and midwives also have the
opportunity to participate in an approved professional development
programme.
Clinically based nurse/midwife educators are also available in areas to
provide coaching, guidance and support to staff at point of care.
Northland also has a range of Clinical Nurse Specialists working in
areas such as Pain Management, Stomal Therapy, Renal, Cardiac
Rehabilitation, Diabetes, Infection Control, Gerontology, Child
Protection and Occupational Health to provide expert support to both
patients and nurses.
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Comprehensive programmes for newly registered nurse are also available in general services and mental health.
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