Competency Assessment Programme - Return to Nursing
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.
NZ$2,109
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Readiness to Return to Nursing Practice
Gain up-to-date knowledge and skills to safely return to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Zealand.
Renewal of Practising Certificate
Meet Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements to apply for renewal of the annual practising certificate.
About This Course
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.
Course Content
- Six weeks of theoretical study on contemporary nursing in New Zealand
- Applied learning at Waitākere Hospital’s Simulation Lab
- Six weeks of clinical practice placement (acute, primary, or aged care facilities)
- Preparation for renewal of annual practising certificate
- Health screening and fitness to practice requirements
- Safety checks (including police vetting and declaration requirements)
- Immunisation and medical certification
- Professional standards and ethics for return to nursing
Entry Requirements
New Zealand qualified Registered Nurse
Evidence of employment as a Registered Nurse for at least one year
Build towards these roles
Return to Registered Nurse practice in New ZealandEligibility to renew annual practising certificate
Build skills in these industries
HealthcareNursing
