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Standards and guidelines for nurses

WebThis statement, which should be read alongside the Nursing Council’s Guidelines Social Media, identifies potential risks that nurses should be aware of to protect the public. …

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WebThe Nursing Council of New Zealand is the regulatory authority responsible for the registration of nurses.

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Registered nurse

WebRegistered nurses may practise in a variety of clinical contexts depending on their educational preparation and practice experience. Registered nurses may also use this …

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Fitness to Practise

WebKaha Ki Te Mahi. Fitness to Practise. The Council's role is to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring that nurses are competent and fit to practise. The Council …

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More on Health and Concern about a Nurse

WebPlease use the Concern about a Nurse Form in the top-right of this page. If you want to discuss your concerns further before deciding about completing a form, please call our …

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Continuing Competence

WebThe Council sets standards for continuing competence, requires an annual declaration of continuing competence from each nurse, and annually selects 5% of practising nurses to …

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Register as a nurse

WebThe Council is responsible under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 for the registration of nurses in New Zealand. Under the Act the Council must be satisfied …

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Competence assessment programmes

WebHōtaka aromatawai tohungatanga Competence assessment programmes. New Zealand registered and enrolled nurses who have been out of practice for five years or more are …

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Registered nurse prescribing in diabetes health

WebOn June 30 2022, the recertification timeframe for registered nurses prescribing in diabetes health changed from annual to three-yearly. Recertification due dates now coincide with …

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Keeping the public safe

WebThe Commissioner receives complaints from health consumers or others on their behalf or may investigate on his or her own initiative. HealthCert (Ministry of Health) HealthCert is …

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Nursing Council Requirements

WebThe Nursing Council requires you to complete information that verifies your identity, nursing qualification, current overseas registration, English language competence and post …

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Annual Practising Certificates

WebAnnual Practising Certificates. When practising as a nurse you must hold a practising certificate (APC). Nurses who practise without a practising certificate may be referred to …

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy Statement

WebThe Council acknowledges that this Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy is a primary policy statement. It is relevant to all aspects of Council’s policy and operations (the ‘what’ and the ‘how’), …

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Postgraduate programmes

WebPostgraduate programmes. For a list of educational institutions that offer programmes that are accredited by the Nursing Council of New Zealand (the Council) see the document in …

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Internationally Qualified Nurses

WebStep 2: Apply to become registered. All nurses must complete two free online courses introducing you to culturally safe nursing practice in New Zealand. All nurses are …

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi

WebTe Tiriti o Waitangi. The Nursing Council is committed to ensuring Te Tiriti o Waitangi is instilled into the values of our organisation and is fundamental to the way in which the …

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