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NELSON MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD 2011 NURSE ENTRY TO PRACTICE PROGRAMMME

What is the Programme?

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.

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 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 the following areas below

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation
• Operating theatre
• Psychogeriatric service

Mental Health Service positions will offer six month rotations across two Mental Health areas negotiated with the successful applicants, graduates will complete the Whiteriea PG Cert in Mental Health Nursing.

Positions in the Primary Health Care Sector in Blenheim and Nelson Districts will be with individual primary health sector employers. Graduate nurses in these positions will join the NETP learning programme delivered by NMDHB in collaboration with Nelson and Marlborough PHO's. For availability of primary health based positions and further information contact Fenella Hemm - Nelson Bays Primary Health - ph: 0800 731 317 or Glenis McAlpine - Kimi Hauora Wairau Marlborough Primary Health organisation - ph: (03) 520 6200.


Eligibility Criteria
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 2nd August 2010 and close on the 6th September 2010.

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 27th to September 29th.

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 17th January 2011.

Applications:
Applications open on the 2nd August. Please refer back to the website on that date to view the vacancies page by clicking here


For further information
Norah Higgins: HR Admin & Recruitment Co-ordinator ph 03 5461964 or email norah.higgins@nmdhb.govt.nz

Marion Elvy: Programme Co-ordinator ph 03 520 9826 or email marion.elvy@nmdhb.govt.nz

Lisa Turner: Nurse Consultant Primary Health Care ph 03 1532 or email lisa.turner@nmdhb.govt.nz

Lois Boyd: Nurse Consultant Mental Health ph 03 546 1366 or email lois.boyd@nmdhb.govt.nz  


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Contacts

Programme Info.
Marion Elvy
Programme Co-ordinator
Phone: 03 520 9826
Email: marion.elvy@nmdhb.govt.nz

HR Admin.
Norah Higgins
HR Admin & Recruitment Co-ordinator
Phone: 03 546 1964
Email: norah.higgins@nmdhb.govt.nz


Primary Health Care:
Lisa Turner
Nurse Consultant Primary Health Care
Phone: 03 546 1532
Email: lisa.turner@nmdhb.govt.nz

Mental Health:
Lois Boyd
Nurse Consultant Mental Health
Phone: 03 546 1366
Email: lois.boyd@nmdhb.govt.nz


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