Course Overview

Obtain a current Annual Practicing Certificate to work as a registered nurse in New Zealand. This intensive programme comprises three weeks of theory and includes study in ethics, regulations in New Zealand, quality assurance, cultural safety and preparation for clinical practice and a practical clinical component which runs for six weeks.

This programme includes 3 weeks of theory and 6 weeks of clinical practice including assessments. Applications are accepted subject to the availability of suitable clinical placement.

General Eligibility

Applicants must be a New Zealand Registered Nurse or an internationally qualified nurse with the appropriate documentation (see Additional Requirements on our website, witt.ac.nz) and have at least one year of employment as a Registered Nurse.

 
Internationally qualified nurses please note: this programme will accept internationally qualified nurses who currently hold an approved registration in a country other than New Zealand. Internationally qualified nurses require a current visa or other evidence of right to study in New Zealand, with the appropriate letter to allow entry to the clinical workplace. 

Internationally qualified nurses must:

• hold an approved-registration in a country other than New Zealand;

• have a letter from the Nursing Council approving their qualification and documenting the English, theoretical and practical requirements that they must meet in order to gain registration in New Zealand;

• have a current visa or other evidence of right to study in New Zealand with the appropriate letter to allow entry to the clinical workplace and

• If from a non-English speaking background meet the English requirements below

• In order to participate in the clinical components of the programme, you must meet various Health Authority requirements. Currently, MRSA clearance is required by clinical practice areas.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent.