Work as Nurse in New Zealand, Work Permits and Licensure

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NEW ZEALAND

GeneralNurses and midwives who have gained registration/enrolment in countries other than New Zealand must apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand for admission to the register/roll before being able to practise in New Zealand.On initial inquiry an application form is forwarded to you (the applicant). The letter to applicants describes the registration categories, the process and fees.

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Registration/Assessment

The Nursing Council assesses each applicant on an individual basis depending on experience and qualifications.The principal considerations to achieve sucessful registration are:• Ability to achieve the Competencies for the Registration of Comprehensive Nurses or the Competencies for the Registration of Midwives in New Zealand or the Standards for Enrolment.• Assessment of theory and clinical practice components of nursing or midwifery programme compared with the equivalent New Zealand programme.• Post-registration/enrolment experience, including recency of practice.• Applicants with English as a second language will be required to produce evidence of ability to speak, write and understand the English language in a nursing or midwifery setting.

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Additional Training

Applicants who do not meet the requirements for nursing registration will be required to undergo further experience with instruction through a Department of Nursing within a New Zealand educational institution. The period of additional experience required to meet registration will be determined by the Nursing Council depending on previous training and experience.It is up to you to arrange this additional training, and inform the Nursing Council about your plans.

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Work Visas/Permits

You may apply for a Work Visa or Permit if you hold an offer of employment for which you are qualified and there are no suitable New Zealanders available.In most cases nursing positions are available, but this is variable and you should check with agencies and employers about your chances of gaining employment.You may apply for a Work Visa before you travel to New Zealand (the total stay may be up to three years) or re-enter New Zealand if you hold a Work Permit. You may apply for a further Work Permit, if you arrived in New Zealand on a Work Visa. The maximum normal stay is three years from the date you first arrived in New Zealand. If you are already in New Zealand as a visitor you may apply for a Work Permit for a total stay of nine months from the date of your arrival as a visitor.Lots more detailed advice and information can be seen on theNew Zealand Immigration Service website.

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