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Welcome to the Nursing Council of New Zealand - Carolyn Reed
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The Nursing Council of New Zealand's primary function is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring that nurses are registered, competent and fit to practise.
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What can nurses do?
Nurses can work with individuals, whānau/families or communities to provide health education, prevent illness and care for health consumers across the lifespan. Nurses can also work in research, education, management and policy roles.
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The Code both advises nurses and tells the public what they can expect of a nurse in terms of the professional role. It also provides a yardstick for evaluating the conduct of nurses.
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The Council’s role is to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring that nurses are competent and fit to practise.
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When a nurse fails to meet the required standards of nursing the Council will investigate and depending on the nature of the issue either aid them in meeting the standards or if necessary follow disciplinary processes.
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Applicants who have successfully completed an approved programme of study in New Zealand can apply for registration as a nurse in the scope of practice for which his or her qualification is prescribed.
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The Council is guided by the principles of protection, partnership and participation.
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Welcome to the Nursing Council of New Zealand - Carolyn Reed
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Welcome to the Nursing Council of New Zealand. This site is designed to provide information to the public, and to help employers and nurses find guidelines, resources and publications relating to nursing practice, the code of conduct and annual practising certificates. The Nursing Council's role and responsibilities are outlined in the
Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. We encourage the public to use this website and to send us your feedback.
Express a concern about a nurse, and learn how the Nursing Council protects the public.
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All employers must ensure that nurses hold an annual practising certificate.
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Renew your annual practising certificate online. Not registered?
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