Kate Te Pou

Kate Te Pou is an experienced Nurse Practitioner currently working at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay since April 2022, specializing in Long Term Conditions with a focus on Respiratory care. Prior experience includes roles as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Respiratory at Hawke's Bay District Health Board, as well as ICU and flight nurse positions across various healthcare organizations. Kate's extensive background in critical care nursing spans over three decades, having worked in roles such as Sister in ICU at The Great Western Hospital and Critical Care Nurse at Whakatane Hospital. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree and a Postgraduate Degree in Nursing Science from Massey University, alongside a Bachelor's degree from Charles Sturt University Australia and further studies at Oxford Brookes University.