This is an opportunity for Pinnacle network practice nurses to register their expression of interest to attend this nursing leadership education series.
This series, open to the Pinnacle network only, will be facilitated by Skella Keepa, people practitioner, over a series of six fortnightly sessions 6 May - 15 July (inclusive) from 1:00–2:30pm, via online Teams.
This programme is designed for nurses in senior and leadership-adjacent roles. As places are limited, Pinnacle nurse leads will support registration selection to ensure the programme is appropriate for participants’ roles and leadership responsibilities. Priority will be given to:
This programme has been developed to support you in the crucial leadership role nurses play across primary health. If your role requires you to make decisions for others, work collaboratively to get things done, lead nursing practice across your workplace, and step up often, this development series has been built for you.
By integrating self-awareness, practical tools, and system insight, this programme supports nurses to grow their impact while tapping into their potential. Participants will develop:
Sessions run fortnightly via Zoom, 1:00–2:30pm. Zoom details will be provided in April 2026.
Session 1: 6 May, The influence within: Identity, resilience and change
Participants understand that influence begins with self-awareness and adaptability — not title.
Topics covered: Our values and how they guide us · Resilience, adaptability and flexibility as professional strengths · The tides of change in healthcare (workforce, funding, policy, patient need) · Impact of change on teams and outcomes
Session 2: 20 May, Styles and strengths: How you show up
Participants recognise that effectiveness depends on context, not personality alone.
Topics covered: Overview of leadership styles · Social styles and knowing others · Identifying your default style · Flexing style under pressure · Knowing your strengths and leveraging them
Session 3: 3 June, Influence without authority
Participants gain practical tools to influence peers, seniors, and interdisciplinary teams.
Topics covered: Influencing without formal authority · Language and its importance (framing, tone, clarity) · Leadership domains: People, Technical, Thought, Strategic · Building trust and professional credibility
Session 4: 17 June, Decision-making as a superpower
Participants view decision-making as a core professional capability — not something reserved for senior roles.
Topics covered: Decision-making frameworks · Cognitive bias and risk awareness · Confidence vs competence · Accountability and escalation · Delegation in decision contexts
Session 5: 1 July, Seeing the bigger picture: Systems and strategy
Participants understand how care, cost, quality, and strategy connect.
Topics covered: Leadership vs management · Understanding "the health dollar" (funding flows, cost pressures, value-based care) · Why financial literacy matters for nurses
Session 6: 15 July, From insight to impact
Participants leave with a clear, practical action plan and increased confidence in their ability to shape outcomes.
Topics covered: Bringing it all together · Identifying your sphere of influence · Personal impact plan · Commitment to sustained growth
Expressions of interest are open until 1 April 2026. If your registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email by 6 April 2026.
Health Te Aroha is embracing te reo in a big way. We had a chat with practice manager Dwayne Stewart about this impressive effort.
Read moreNgā Manukura is a clinical leadership programme for Māori nurses and midwives. To date, thirty-six cohorts are either in progress or have completed the programme. Enrolments are open for 2026 cohorts, with 25 places available in each, for those who meet the criteria.
Read moreThis service is designed to ensure low acuity presentations to Taranaki Base Hospital are actively redirected back to primary care.
View detailsPinnacle is a recertification programme provider partner for designated registered nurse prescribers in community health (RNPCH).