WELLINGTON HOSPITAL HISTORY
Anita Bamford-Wade
Anita Bamford-Wade, Chief Nursing Executive CCDHB (1997–1999), Director of Nursing CCDHB (1999–2005) (courtesy WMHS Archives)
RN; Certificate in Cardio-thoracic & Vascular Nursing
MA, VUW Graduate School of Nursing; D.Nurs., University of Technology, Sydney (2004); Dip Bus (PMER), ADN
Executive Director of Nursing at Mercy Hospital and Health Services, Auckland (1988–1995)
Chief Nursing Executive CCDHB (1997–1999), Director of Nursing CCDHB (1999–2005)
Extensive experience in both nursing leadership and governance roles in healthcare and education. Her governance roles include:
- Lakes District Health Board (Rotorua) (1996–2000)
- Nursing Advocacy Board (Baltimore) (1998–2007)
- Carmel College Auckland Board of Trustees (2005–2010)
- Proprietors Board (2005–2013)
Senior lecturer in Health Care Practice, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) (2005–2014). At AUT University, Anita was Joint Head of Nursing in the School of Health Care Practice (2005–2012).
Professor of Nursing and Midwifery at Gold Coast University Hospital (0.8) / Griffith University (0.2) (February 2014–present).