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🥝 Associate Director of Nursing, Unplanned Care

New Zealand Government | Whanganui, New Zealand | Posted April 11, 2026

Job Description

Palmerston North Hospital, fixed term for 12 months, 0.8FTE
We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead, strengthen, and advance nursing excellence across the Emergency Department, Integrated Operations Centre, Renal and sexual Health services.
This senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping the professional direction of our nursing workforce and supporting a high‑performing culture committed to equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve.
As the professional nursing leader for these services, you will drive standards of practice, support clinical governance, and ensure that our nursing workforce is equipped, enabled, and supported to deliver safe, high‑quality, compassionate care. You will be responsible for embedding consistent professional standards, enhancing workforce capability, and ensuring alignment with organisational goals, regulatory requirements, and national priorities.
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