新西兰护理概况 (英文)

Nursing in New Zealand

(源自新西兰卫生部官方网站  2006-8-16)

Why nurse in New Zealand?

New Zealand offers unique opportunities for registered nurses to practice in a diverse range of nursing practice areas, in a variety of settings. New Zealand's health system is comprehensive and modern and is renowned for the quality of its health professionals.  Since 2000, registered nurses in New Zealand are educated in a three year Bachelor of Nursing degree.  The role of the nurse practitioner has recently been introduced in New Zealand’s health and disability system, offering for the first time a clear clinical career pathway for nurses in clinical practice.

Registration requirements

Registered nurses who have gained their registration in countries other than New Zealand need to apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand before being able to practice as a registered nurse in New Zealand.

The Nursing Council of New Zealand is the statutory authority governing the practice of nurses and midwives in New Zealand and sets and monitors standards in the interests of public safety.

Assessment 

The Nursing Council assesses each applicant on an individual basis and does not operate a system of reciprocal registration or enrolment except for Australian applicants who meet the requirements of the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (1988).

Principle considerations for registrations are: 

· The applicant has undertaken a nursing programme that is similar in all specified content and length to the equivalent programme in New Zealand, and is able to meet the competencies for registration 

· The applicant has practised as a nurse within the past five years 

· The applicant has supplied the Nursing Council with evidence obtained within the past two years of ability to speak and write in the English language when English is not the applicants first language. Tests recognised by the Nursing Council are CGNFS, IELTS, OET, or as part of a competency programme 

· Applicants who do not meet the requirements for nursing registration may be required to undergo further experience with instruction through a Department of Nursing within a New Zealand educational institution. The applicant is responsible for negotiating the arrangements for the experience and instruction and for informing the Nursing Council about those arrangement

Immigration requirements 

Overseas nurses wishing to work in New Zealand may need to apply to the New Zealand Immigration Service for a Work Visa or Permit. A Work Visa is an endorsement on your passport, which shows you have permission to travel to New Zealand and may be granted a work permit when you arrive. A Work Permit is an endorsement on your passport, which allows you to work in New Zealand. This will state the expiry date and conditions of your permit. 

You will not need a Work Visa or Permit to work in New Zealand if: 

· You are a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand Residence Permit holder 

· You are an Australian Citizen or a resident who holds a current Australian resident return visa 

· You are exempt from the requirement to hold a Permit to be in New Zealand

· The work you will undertake in New Zealand is not considered to employment as defined by the New Zealand Immigration Service.

You can apply for a Work Visa or Permit by completing and submitting the application to work in New Zealand. Please visit the New Zealand Immigration Service website for further information about requirements to work in New Zealand.

Profiles of New Zealand nurses 

This area is under construction

Nursing education in New Zealand

Registered nurses in New Zealand are educated in a three year Bachelor of Nursing degree. If you are interested in studying nursing in New Zealand you will need to apply to one of the following Schools of Nursing to undertake a Bachelor of Nursing degree:

·  Northland Polytechnic  

· UNITEC Institute of Technology   

· Auckland University of Technology   

· University of Auckland   

· Manukau Institute of Technology   

· Waikato Institute of Technology   

· Waiariki Institute of Technology   

· EIT Hawkes Bay   

· UCOL (Universal College of Learning)   

· Massey University   

· Whitireia Polytechnic   

· Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology   

· Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology    

· Otago Polytechnic   

·  Southern Institute of Technology

New Zealand and its people

New Zealand offers a huge variety of recreational, cultural and leisure experiences and is well known for its natural beauty. Tourism New Zealand provides information about the country’s climate, culture, and people.