The Registered Nurse Competence Training Scheme is a full-time, seven week programme that provides a pathway to your professional qualification in nursing. The programme meets the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s requirements for overseas registered nurses who wish to gain New Zealand registration or for New Zealand registered nurses who want to return to practice.

 

The Registered Nurse Competence Training Scheme is a Level 7 programme, consisting of two theory weeks and five weeks of practicum. The programme delivery has a mixture of classroom and online teaching.

 

The aim of the programme is to support registered nurses wanting to obtain New Zealand registration by achieving Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies for the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice.

 

Each student is provided with guidance and support while studying. In particular, the programme is designed to:

• Provide an understanding of the New Zealand health care system.

• Provide an understanding of cultural safety in nursing.

• Provide an understanding of the statutes and regulations impacting on the practice of nurses in New Zealand.

• Facilitate appropriate guided clinical placements.

• Provide overseas registered nurses with a Competence Assessment Programme that meets the registration requirements of the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

• Provide a pathway to assist New Zealand registered nurses to return to clinical practice.

 

In the download application pack you will find information about the programme, descriptions of each of the subjects covered and forms required to be submitted with your application.