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Grey literature was reviewed using TRIP and Google Scholar (top 200 results) for 2015\u20132025. The AI tool Litmaps supported citation\u2010based identification of additional papers. Data were thematically analysed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Twenty\u2010two sources were included: 11 peer\u2010reviewed papers (five qualitative, four quantitative, two discussion papers) and 11 international reports (2015\u20132025). Five themes emerged: (1) Leadership is the most influential factor shaping GCNMOs' visibility, authority and strategic impact. (2) Role clarity remains limited, with persistent variation in scope, expectations and competencies. (3) Policy influence is significantly underutilised despite GCNMOs' potential to shape national and global health agendas. (4) Collaborative working is central to strengthening health systems and advancing nursing and midwifery leadership. (5) Evidence of impact shows that, when appropriately positioned and supported, GCNMOs can drive substantial workforce, policy and system\u2010level improvements.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although the GCNMO role has gained prominence, gaps persist in standardised role descriptors, competency development and structural support. Clearer mandates, contemporary leadership frameworks, enhanced policy and workforce planning skills, and targeted investment in professional development are required to maximise theirs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Impact<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The absence of GCNMO roles represents a missed opportunity to integrate nursing and midwifery expertise into policy. Despite increasing global uptake, lack of standardisation limits effectiveness. Urgent development of leadership competencies\u2014including workforce planning, geopolitical awareness, emergency preparedness and climate change\u2014is essential to meet emerging system demands.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Patient Involvement<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>None.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/jan.70754","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,29]],"date-time":"2026-09-29T07:24:30Z","timestamp":1790666670000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Exploration of the Role of Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officers\u2014A Scoping Review"],"prefix":"10.1111","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0004-8214-6093","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Charlotte","family":"McArdle","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Nursing and 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