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guide to practice in
New Zealand 2017
BY CRISPIN R. ARANDA
ON OCTOBER 2, 2017
ANALYSIS

FROM just over

10,000 in 2001,
the number of
Filipinos in New
Zealand increased
to more than
CRISPIN R.
SSuubbssccrriibbee ttoo oouurr mmaaiilliinngg lliisstt
40,347 in 2013
ARANDA
(the last census
published), a
significant number of whom were nurses and
engineers. Approximately 2,000 more join
their kababayan as international students
each year.

To practice their profession, PRC-licensed

nurses (PRC-RNs) must meet the new
requirements by the Nursing Council of New
Zealand (NCNZ). The registration rules have
changed, the latest being in April 2017.

PRC-RNs are initially considered as Enrolled

Nurse. Subsequently, to be considered an
internationally qualified nurse (IQNs) by
NCNZ the PRC-RN must – at the minimum –
meet the prescribed qualification (18-month
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Level 5 on the
New Zealand Qualification Framework
(NZQA).

IQNs deemed to have the qualifications,

experience, language proficiency fitness and
competence to practice move on to become
RNs after completing the required
competence assessment program (CAP).

This 10-point guide provides the steps

required for a Filipino/IQN RN to move up
the professional ladder from Enrolled Nurse
to Registered Nurse.

1. Evidence of identity. Passport, birth

certificate, alternative documents if birth
certificate is not available; evidence of change
of name if applicable.

2. English language requirement. You need

7.0 minimum in each of the IELTS band
(reading, listening, speaking and writing) or a
score of B in the Occupational English Test
(OET). The results must be less than three
years old at time of submission.

3. Educational Equivalence. This is evaluated

by the New Zealand Qualification Authority
(NZQA) unless your degree or diploma was
obtained from a recognized educational
institution. In this case, your qualification is
considered exempt from assessment.

4. Curriculum vitae. Must have detailed

record of your post-registration nursing
experience with inclusive dates of
employment (name of employers, position(s)
held; areas of practice and actual nursing
duties. Also need to provide details of your
education/qualifications and professional
development (training, seminars, continuing
education).

5. Current Registration. Your PRC license

must be current. If not, be sure you have it
renewed prior to starting your application.

6. Post-licensure/registration experience.
IQNs must have at least two years of
experience after obtaining the license to
practice within the five years immediately
preceding the application.

7. Fitness to practice. Not only should your

license be current and valid. You must also
not have been disciplined by any regulatory
authority for your profession or restrictions
imposed on your ability to practice. Fitness to
practice also considers your mental or
physical condition and finally if you have ever
been charged or convicted or any criminal
charge in the Philippines, NZ or other
countries. All IQN applicants need to
complete an International Criminal History
Check (ICHC) when advised, from a council-
approved vendor for each country they have
lived in, or been primarily based in other than
New Zealand for six consecutive months or
longer. Applicants will be responsible for
paying for their ICHC, a fee of A$149 per
country.

8. Competence to practice which refers to the

need to take the Competence Assessment
Program (CAP). If, after evaluating the other
documents and requirements, NCNZ
determines that you need to take the CAP,
then you would be issued a letter advising you
of such need to pursue and complete the 6-to-
8-week course (includes theoretical and
clinical components. You shall be given 24
months from the date of notification to begin
the CAP.

9. References: professional and character.

Professional references must be original,
executed and signed by a senior nurse,
nursing supervisor, doctor or health
professional who supervised your RN practice
at current place of employment and would
vouch for your character and integrity.

The character reference does not have to be in

the healthcare field but must be executed by a
person who has known you for at least two
years (must not be a family member). This
reference must include the referees full name
and contact details, your full name and date
of birth and the circumstances of how the
person knows you, your character and
integrity.

10. Start Application. NCNZ encourages IQNs

to complete the Council’s online Application
– Email registration@nursingcouncil.org.nz

After evaluating your application for

registration, the Nursing Council of New
Zealand will determine if you need to take the
CAP. If yes, NCNZ will notify you of the need
to take the CAP with a list of institutions
authorized / approved to offer the course. For
the complete, updated and official info as well
as list of CAP providers –
http://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/Education/C
assessment-programmes.

The price range for the 6-to-8-week course is

from $7,000 to $10,000. Be sure you have
been offered and assured a place for the CAP
before applying for the visa.

You need to provide written confirmation

from the NCNZ that you’re eligible for the
New Zealand registration process, and have
completed your enrolment requirements. You
would need to provide evidence of funds for
the duration of your stay and to show that you
have enough money to buy a ticket out of NZ.

Upon course completion and meeting the

remaining requirements (at the time you
apply) you could get your nursing license with
NCNZ. The license is your ticket to get that
job offer either to start working legally or
pursue your permanent resident application
through the Expression of Interest (EOI)
route.

The above information represents the good

news. The bad news is that entry-level or staff
RNs are no longer in New Zealand’s long-
term skills shortage list (LTSSL).

A PRC-licensed RN with at least two years of

experience, between the age of 20 to 39,
whose academic qualifications are considered
the equivalent of an NZ counterpart must
have her or his occupation in the LTSSL to
get 10 points towards the minimum 100 to be
qualified to enter the Expression of Interest
pool of candidates.

If the occupation is not on the list but the RN

has a job offer outside Auckland (and she or
he meets the requirements of the job offer)
then this PRC-licensed RN could get 170
points, 10 points over the minimum required
to be invited to apply for permanent
residency.

Want to check if you’re eligible? This is the

official link-
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-
zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-
information/tools/points-indicator-smc-
28aug

But be sure you meet the criteria in this 10-

point outline, otherwise you will remain out
of NZ.

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