Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
Nursing
A course by
Healthcare Academy of New Zealand
Begin your nursing career as an Enrolled Nurse with this 18-month Level 5 diploma at Healthcare Academy of New Zealand. Gain over 900 hours of clinical and simulation-based experience, preparing you for culturally responsive and competent nursing practice.
NZ$12,432
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Care for people in healthcare settings
Gain competence and confidence in supporting patients and their whānau across hospitals, clinics, aged care, mental health, and community care environments.
Understand human health and the body
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and the factors affecting human wellbeing in both health and illness.
About This Course
The Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) prepares students to become Enrolled Nurses, able to work safely and competently under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse or other health practitioner. The programme takes 18 months full-time and includes over 900 hours of clinical and simulation-based training. Students develop skills in direct patient care, medication administration, culturally safe practice, teamwork, and communication, with learning grounded in models such as Te Whare Tapa Whā and the Hui Process. Successful completion allows graduates to sit the State Final Examination for Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Course Content
- Introduction to Enrolled Nursing
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Social Science Applied to Enrolled Nursing Practice
- Clinical Skills for Enrolled Nurses
- Practice for Enrolled Nurses in a Rehabilitation and Community Setting
- Practice for Enrolled Nurses in an Acute Care Setting
- Practice for Enrolled Nurses in a Mental Health and Addictions Setting
- Transition to Practice – Clinical Skills
- Te Whare Tapa Whā, Hui Process and Meihana Model
- Safe medication administration (under supervision)
- Health screening and culturally responsive healthcare models
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 2 with at least 80 credits (including 12 credits in Level 1 Mathematics, 10 in Level 1 English, and 58 at Level 2 or above in English, Mathematics, Science related subject, and one other).
Build towards these roles
Enrolled NurseHealthcare AssistantResidential Care NurseMental Health Support Worker
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Healthcare Academy of New Zealand is the country's only dedicated healthcare academy, built specifically for people who want to work in nursing and care. With small classes, real clinical placements, and a curriculum grounded in Aotearoa's cultural context, it's a strong fit for learners who want to enter the healthcare workforce and feel genuinely prepared when they get there.
