New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
Nursing
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Become an enrolled nurse, working under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide nursing care in community, residential, and hospital settings. This 18-month diploma provides the required skills and training to work as an enrolled nurse in a range of healthcare environments.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Porirua campus, Porirua
It will take a total of 18 months
Core skills this course teaches
Provide nursing care under supervision
Provide safe and appropriate nursing care for individuals in a range of settings under the direction of a registered nurse.
Assist clients with daily living
Support clients and patients with their daily living activities and help promote their independence and dignity.
Communication and professional teamwork
Demonstrate effective communication skills and work collaboratively as part of a health care team.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) at Whitireia and WelTec is an 18-month full-time programme. It prepares students to become enrolled nurses who assist registered nurses in delivering nursing care across various community, residential, and hospital contexts. The programme includes a blend of theoretical classroom study and practical clinical placements, combining face-to-face and online learning. Students who complete the qualification must sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand State Final Examinations and are eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse.
Course Content
- Foundations of nursing care and comfort for individuals and groups
- Supporting clients with activities of daily living
- Observation and reporting on patient conditions and behaviours
- Safeguarding patient dignity and promoting independence
- Nursing assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation (as part of a team)
- Delegated clinical interventions
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Healthcare ethics and safety
- Professional standards for health and social services
- Blended learning: face-to-face, online sessions, clinical simulation, practical placements
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2, including 12 credits in Level 1 Mathematics; or equivalent study/work experience.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Community Health
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Enrolled Nurse in community, residential, or hospital settings
Healthcare support roles under registered nurse supervision