Nursing Council of New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

The Nursing Council of New Zealand protects public safety through effective regulation of nursing professions in New Zealand.

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Clare Prendergast, Acting Chief Executive and Registrar│Senior Legal Advisor

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Latest News From BCCNM

Offsite Link:Consultation on proposed standards of competence for enrolled and registered nurses

Posted by Nursing Council of New Zealand on 08 July, 2024
The Council consulted on proposed enrolled nurse (EN) and registered nurse (RN) competencies between 18 December 2023 and 12 February 2024 [available here]. At the same time, we sought feedback on an amended RN scope of practice statement to align with the newly developed EN scope of practice statement. A summary of the consultation response is available here.
Offsite Link:Enrolled and Registered Nurses Competencies Consultation

Posted by Nursing Council of New Zealand on 09 April, 2024
Thank you to all the nurses who took the time to respond to the consultation on the proposed enrolled nurse (EN) and registered nurse (RN) competencies (and amendments to the RN scope of practice). We had substantial feedback that will help inform the next phase of this review.
Offsite Link:Changing nurse workforce highlighted in Council's annual report

Posted by Nursing Council of New Zealand on 01 February, 2024
The changing nature of the nursing workforce is highlighted in the Nursing Council’s annual report 2022 – 2023.