The NMDHB NETP Programme is Nursing Council Approved and CTA 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.
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 may be permanent or 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 rostered and rotating shifts , available in
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation
• Operating theatre
• Psychogeriatric service
Primary Health Care Sector
NMDHB in conjunction with Nelson Bays Primary Health & Kimi Hauora Marlborough PHO are offering a combination of positions in the Primary Health Care Sector. There are 5 positions available which include placements in Murchison, Paediatric/Well Child, General Practice, Public Health & District Nursing.
The positions are 0.8 FTE and consist of either 2 placements of 6 months duration or 1 x 12 placement.
Mental Health Service
The mental health service will not be offering new graduate positions in 2010.
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
Applications are open from the 3rd August 2009 and close on the 31st August 2009.
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 between September 22nd to September 24th .
Verbal offers will be made within 21 days following interview. We will try to accommodate your preference, however this cannot be guaranteed
Programme start date will be 18th January 2010.
Please send your applications to:
Norah Higgins, Human Resources, NETP Programme, Vacancy No: 09/200 Private Bag 18 Nelson. 7042
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