Nursing
A course by
Unitec
A 10-week programme for New Zealand Registered Nurses returning to practice after five or more years, preparing them for renewal of their annual practising certificate via theory and clinical placements.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Waitākere Hospital’s Simulation Lab, Auckland
It will take a total of 10 weeks

Gain up-to-date knowledge and skills to safely return to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand.

Meet Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements to apply for renewal of the annual practising certificate.

Demonstrate competence in current clinical procedures, standards of care, and requirements based on New Zealand nursing practice.
This Competency Assessment Programme is designed for New Zealand qualified Registered Nurses who have been out of practice for five years or more and wish to return to contemporary nursing. The ten-week course offers a mix of theoretical learning (including simulated applied learning) and clinical placement in acute, primary, or aged care settings. Successful completion enables participants to apply for renewal of their annual practising certificate as a Registered Nurse.
What you need to know first
New Zealand qualified Registered Nurse
Evidence of employment as a Registered Nurse for at least one year

Healthcare
Nursing

Return to Registered Nurse practice in New Zealand
Eligibility to renew annual practising certificate
Nursing
A course by
Unitec
A 10-week programme for New Zealand Registered Nurses returning to practice after five or more years, preparing them for renewal of their annual practising certificate via theory and clinical placements.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Waitākere Hospital’s Simulation Lab, Auckland
It will take a total of 10 weeks

Gain up-to-date knowledge and skills to safely return to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand.

Meet Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements to apply for renewal of the annual practising certificate.

Demonstrate competence in current clinical procedures, standards of care, and requirements based on New Zealand nursing practice.
This Competency Assessment Programme is designed for New Zealand qualified Registered Nurses who have been out of practice for five years or more and wish to return to contemporary nursing. The ten-week course offers a mix of theoretical learning (including simulated applied learning) and clinical placement in acute, primary, or aged care settings. Successful completion enables participants to apply for renewal of their annual practising certificate as a Registered Nurse.
What you need to know first
New Zealand qualified Registered Nurse
Evidence of employment as a Registered Nurse for at least one year

Healthcare
Nursing

Return to Registered Nurse practice in New Zealand
Eligibility to renew annual practising certificate
Written recommendation from the Nursing Council of New Zealand outlining requirement to complete a CAP programme (within last 12 months)
Certified copies of two forms of ID
Self-declaration of criminal conviction(s) and medical condition(s)
Consent to NZ police vetting check
Two referees for safety check
Police clearance from countries lived in other than NZ
Completed health screening, immune status, and medical declaration of fitness to practice (signed by a doctor)
If English is not first language, evidence of English language proficiency
Valid Level 2 First Aid certificate (by week 5 of course)
Written recommendation from the Nursing Council of New Zealand outlining requirement to complete a CAP programme (within last 12 months)
Certified copies of two forms of ID
Self-declaration of criminal conviction(s) and medical condition(s)
Consent to NZ police vetting check
Two referees for safety check
Police clearance from countries lived in other than NZ
Completed health screening, immune status, and medical declaration of fitness to practice (signed by a doctor)
If English is not first language, evidence of English language proficiency
Valid Level 2 First Aid certificate (by week 5 of course)