Mary Carthew
Position:
Associate Director of Nursing 
Name
Mary Carthew
Position
Associate Director of Nursing
Qualifications
RGON, ADN, PGDipHSc (Leadership in Health Practice)
Background
I am a primary health care nurse with experience working in public health and district nursing teams throughout the Auckland and Northland regions. Since the establishment of the Manaia Health PHO in 2003 I have been in a nurse leadership role as one of four Nursing Integration Leaders in Northland. The Nursing Integration Leadership roles were established and funded in response to recommendations implicit within the Primary Health Care Strategy (2001). The Strategy recognised the need for strong nursing leadership to ensure the work of nurses is maximised and valued, and to ensure the best health outcomes are achieved for the population we are charged to serve.
Present Role
The Manaia Health Nursing Integration Leadership role spans across all primary health care nursing services in the Whangarei district. The purpose of the role is to improve integration and coordination of primary health care nursing services by building teamwork which transcends historical employment and contractual boundaries. Nurses working within the Manaia Health PHO have demonstrated a passion and commitment to improving the health of the people in the communities where they live and work. Working together on clinical projects, sharing resources, skills and educational opportunities, and establishing respectful professional relationships has maximised the potential to improve health for the people of Northland.
Contact Mary Carthew
Mobile: 021 2724072