Registered Nurse Competence Training Scheme (for NZ registered nurses)
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $2,400 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $8,000 |
| NZQF Level | 7 |
About the course
Reignite your nursing career
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.
International
Outline
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.
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.
Work-integrated Learning
Practicum experiences will be full shifts Monday to Sunday, which may involve shifts between the hours of 0645-1530 hours, 1430-2300 hours, or 2245-0700 hours, completing a total of 25 shifts over five weeks.
Practicum venues could be a regional hospital, aged residential care facility, primary healthcare facility or private practice.
Career and Study Opportunities
This programme is designed to enable graduates to enter practice with a sound knowledge base of nursing theory and practice within the New Zealand health care context. Nursing is a professional practice that is an essential part of health care. Nurses are expected to be able to work autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team in a wide range of settings.
Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:
- Public and private hospitals
- Mental health
- Tamariki Ora / Plunket (Well Child Health)
- Independent practice
- Public health
- Nursing education
- Maternity
- Elder health
- Occupational health
- Nurse prescriber
- Nurse practitioner
Employment can be obtained both in New Zealand and overseas.
Academic Learning Services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.