Nursing leadership series: Growing our impact, tapping into our potential
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.
Who should attend
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:
- senior nurse leads
- team leads
- nurse managers
- 2ICs
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.
What you'll take away
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:
- greater resilience and adaptability in the face of ongoing change
- confidence in decision-making as a core professional strength
- practical capability in thoughtful delegation and effective delivery
- skill in influencing peers, seniors, and interdisciplinary teams, with or without formal authority
- clarity in communication and the intentional use of language to build trust
- broader perspective on the healthcare landscape, including strategy, systems thinking, and the financial realities that shape service delivery
- a clear, personal action plan to sustain and grow your leadership impact.
The programme
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
Register your interest
Expressions of interest are open until 1 April 2026. If your registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email by 6 April 2026.