NELSON MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD 2012 NURSE ENTRY TO PRACTICE PROGRAMMME
WHAT IS THE PROGRAMME?
The NMDHB NETP Programme is Nursing Council Approved and HWNZ Funded.
The purpose of the NMDHB NETP programme is to ease the transition from student to practising Registered Nurse. The programme is designed to consolidate professional knowledge and support the development of clinical expertise to develop confidence and competence in clinical decision making.
HOW IS THE PROGRAMME STRUCTURED?
The programme is clinical practice-centred. Each placement is supported by a comprehensive orientation, with the support of a trained preceptor. Nurse educators and the NETP programme co-ordinator will provide regular study days to enhance professional growth, and support the development of a portfolio to meet level 2 Competent Registered Nurse on the NMDHB Professional Development and Recognition programme.
Positions offered will be either 0.8 -1.0 FTE and are 12 month fixed term. These will consist of either 2 placements of 6 months duration or 12 month placements.
Positions will be available in Wairau Hospital in Blenheim, and Nelson Hospital, and will offer positions with rostered and rotating shifts , available in
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation
• Operating theatre
• Psychogeriatric service
Primary Health Care Sector in Blenheim and Nelson Districts will offer a range of positions including Public health, Practice Nursing, and District Nursing.
Mental Health Service positions will offer 12 month fixed term contracts in Acute Inpatient and sub acute rehabilitation, graduates will complete the Whiteriea PG Cert in Mental Health Nursing.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants will:
Hold a nursing degree from a New Zealand nursing programme approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Hold New Zealand registration within the registered nurse scope of practice.
Hold a current annual practising certificate with no restrictions on that APC that would negatively impact on their ability to participate in the programme
Have graduated within the past year and have not practised as a registered nurse for longer than six months at the time they commence the programme.
Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications are open from the 1st August and close on the 29th August 2011, quoting the reference N11/292
Please provide the following application documents: It is preferred you apply manually instead of on line
• Covering letter, clearly indicating your choice of hospitals and preferred placement areas.
• Completed application form
• Current CV
• Most recent academic transcript from your Bachelor of Nursing programme
• Clinical evaluation forms from your 3rd year clinical placements, ( prior to completion of your programme).
• Three referee's, two of which should be either a tutor, Charge Nurse Manager or preceptor from your most recent clinical placement.
Interviews will take place in Nelson mid to late September.
Verbal offers will be made within 21 days following interview.
Programme start date will be 16th January 2012.
Pease send your applications to Nicky Morris, Human Resources, NETP Programme,
Private Bag 18 Nelson.
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