Return to Nursing Programme
Whether it has been five years or twenty-five years since working, nursing needs you! (Please note : In Otago the Competence Assessment Programme is run by the Otago Polytechnic. Otago based nurses should click here for be directed to information on the Otago Polytechnic Programme.) Since the introduction of the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (2003), registered and enrolled nurses who have been out of practice for 5 years or more are now required to show the New Zealand Nursing Council evidence of competence and professional development, in order to obtain their practising certificate and re-enter the workforce. Southern DHB's Competence Assessment programme is an approved competency based programme from the New Zealand Nursing Council. The programme can be completed on either a full time (5 days a week for 5 weeks) or part time basis (up to three months). It is based on Nursing Council's requirements of no less than 200 hours theory and practice and written assessment against the nurse's scope of practice. Nurses are matched to a senior nurse mentor for their clinical placements, which can be in a variety of areas at Southland Hospital. Participants might also complete their clinical requirements at the Southland Hospice or community placements with appropriate support. The Return to Nursing Programme was first trialled by the Southland DHB in 2002 and the initiative has proven to be a success with most of those who have attended the programmes having successfully returned to nursing work - as full time, part time or casual nurses. Application Information Documents
To find out more please read the Information Booklet above and to register for the next Competence Assessment Programme, please complete the application form and follow the instructions at the end of the form. To discuss your return to nursing in more detail you are welcome to contact Rosalie Wright, Competence Assessment Programme (Return to Nursing) Coordinator, by email: mailto:Rosalie.Wright@southerndhb.govt.nz or telephone: +64 3 218 1949 ext 8035. Alternatively you can also speak to one of the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Team members on +64 3 218 1949.
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