Patient Safety and Quality Lead/Midwife Co-ordinator

• Patient Safety and Quality Nurse/Midwife Co-ordinator । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Full-Time । 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• Help shape a culture where patient safety, continuous learning and quality care are central to everything we do.

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

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or Midwife with a strong clinical background and a passion for patient safety and improvement?

We are seeking a motivated clinician to join our Patient Safety and Quality team at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay.

In this role, you will:

• Embed a culture where patient safety and quality are fundamental pillars of success.
• Work in partnership with clinical teams to enhance patient journeys and outcomes through data analysis, systems review, and improvement methodology.
• Support Clinical Groups to grow and embed their Clinical Governance Frameworks.
• Provide expert advice, coordination and leadership across patient safety and quality workstreams, including support for adverse event reviews, quality improvement initiatives and compliance with Ngā Paerewa Health & Disability Services Standards (NZS 8134:2021).
• Build capability and capacity in improvement science and quality systems across the organisation.

This is a dynamic, influential role that works closely with senior nursing and operational leaders to drive meaningful change across services.

If you have the clinical expertise, the ability to turn ideas into action, and the communication and leadership skills to bring people together as a trusted advisor and “critical friend,” we would love to hear from you.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Patient Safety and Quality Service provides system‑wide support to drive continuous improvement, strengthen clinical governance, and promote safe, equitable care. You will work closely with Group Leadership Teams, clinical groups, patient safety experts and wider Hospital & Specialist Services teams. Collaboration, transparent communication and a strong improvement culture sit at the heart of our work.

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About you

You are an experienced and confident clinician with the credibility to influence others and the commitment to improve outcomes for patients and whānau. You will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council or Midwifery Council of New Zealand, with a valid APC.
• A postgraduate qualification in nursing, midwifery or a related field (or working toward this).
• Recent, extensive clinical experience with involvement in patient safety or quality improvement activities.
• A PDRP portfolio at proficient level (minimum), with commitment to progress to expert level within 12 months.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Highly effective communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity for Māori.

Desired:

• Formal qualification in improvement methodology.
• Experience in leadership, teaching or facilitation.
• Experience conducting or supporting complex reviews and quality improvement projects.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 2nd April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Susan Barnes, Patient Safety and Quality Manager on 027 459 6418 । Susan.Barnes@hbdhb.govt.nz । Informal enquiries are welcome.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.