Raina Frisco Delaney Tekii
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dynamic and culturally grounded nurse of Māori and Pacific Island descent, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for tāngata whaiora and whānau across the mental health settings. Demonstrates versatile leadership through clinical practice, quality improvement, Māori workforce advocacy and service development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Secondment)
Ngā Kākano- Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Hillmorton Hospital
Christchurch
03.2026 - Current
- Supported nursing staff to develop and implement individualised treatment plans for diverse psychiatric whaiora.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to optimise whaiora interventions and treatment strategies through a holistic, patient and whānau-centred lens
- Led initiatives to enhance therapeutic environments, improving whaiora engagement and satisfaction.
- Participated in interviewing, hiring and orientation of new staff members as well as on-boarding processes
- Liaise with division rostering team and after-hours management to co-ordinate staffing and communicate ward acuity
- Engaged in on-going professional development and regular group supervision for continued professional growth
- Actively engaged in collaborative problem solving with all levels of the team to ensure the safety of whaiora, whānau and staff
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Reported findings to senior leadership team of restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- FTE 1.0
Registered Nurse
Wāhi Tautoko, Hillmorton Hospital
Christchurch
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care, fostering whaiora recovery and reintegration back into the community.
- Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with whaiora based on trust, consistency and manaakitanga.
- Lead group therapy and psycho-education sessions to enhance whaiora knowledge and support recovery
- Coordinate shifts, enhancing clinical safety and managing risk.
- Mentor new staff, promoting professional growth.
- Alignment of the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi within nursing practice and delivery of care.
- FTE 0.7
Registered Nurse
Ngā Kākano- Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Hillmorton Hospital
Christchurch
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Delivered nursing care for children and adolescent individuals in mental distress with trauma-informed methods.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance whaiora support.
- Lead shifts ensuring optimal staffing and effective communication.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline care processes, leading to improved continuity of care and whaiora satisfaction.
- Alignment of the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi within nursing practice and delivery of care.
- FTE 0.7-0.9
District Nursing, Registered Nurse
Healthcare NZ
Christchurch
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Delivered complex nursing care, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored plans and assessments within the community environment.
- Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with tangata whaiora based on trust, consistency and manaakitanga.
- Lead interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless care and fostering provider communication.
- Deliver whaiora and whānau education about self-cares, medication management, and early identification of complications.
- Alignment of the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi within nursing practice and delivery of care.
- Provide clinical leadership as in-charge nurse during rostered shifts and after-hours on-call, coordinating nursing care and supporting safe, high-quality service delivery.
- FTE 1.0
Education
Postgraduate Diploma With Distinction - Nursing
University of Otago
Christchurch11-2025
Certificate - Clinical Leadership Programme for Māori Nurses and Midwives
Ngā Manukura Apōpō
Christchurch05-2025
Postgraduate Certificate - Health Science endorsed in Nursing (Specialty Mental Health)
University of Otago
Christchurch11-2023
Certificate - Nursing Entry to Practice
CDHB NETP Programme
Christchurch12-2021
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Ara Institute Of Canterbury
Christchurch08-2020
Skills
- Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical leadership and team management
- Whānau-centred and culturally responsive care
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Mentoring and developing nursing staff
- Te Tirit O Waitangi centric practice
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Secondment)
Ngā Kākano- Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Hillmorton Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wāhi Tautoko, Hillmorton Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Ngā Kākano- Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Hillmorton Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2024
District Nursing, Registered Nurse
Healthcare NZ
09.2020 - 07.2022
Postgraduate Certificate - Health Science endorsed in Nursing (Specialty Mental Health)
University of Otago
Certificate - Nursing Entry to Practice
CDHB NETP Programme
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Ara Institute Of Canterbury
Postgraduate Diploma With Distinction - Nursing
University of Otago
Certificate - Clinical Leadership Programme for Māori Nurses and Midwives
Ngā Manukura Apōpō