COVID-19
Current office working arrangements
The Council continues to make operational changes during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that we remain connected and regulate nurses effectively. We remain open to answer calls and e-mails however our office will be closed to visitors for the time being.
If you would like to contact us, please phone us on 04 385 9589, or email
reception@nursingcouncil.org.nz.
If you would like to visit us over an urgent matter please phone 04 385 9589 and we will schedule an appointment with you.
Update April 2020
The critical importance of nurses has been brought sharply into focus by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Interim Practising Certificate for the COVID-19 Pandemic
The condition for an Interim Practising Certificate for the COVID-19 pandemic is as follows:
• Restricted practice for duration of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Message to Prescribers from PHARMAC
Tēnā koutou katoa,
These are difficult times and we are working and communicating with community organisations and all health professionals, to ensure whānau are able to access the medicines they need and to ensure there is a continuity of supply of medicines.
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Nursing Council Advice to Nurses Responding to COVID-19
The Council recognises that nurses will most likely face challenging circumstances as health services respond to COVID–19. Read more
Returning to Nursing during COVID-19 Pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic situation in New Zealand continues to evolve. The Ministry of Health is seeking assistance from nurses who have a lapsed APC and may like to return to nursing for a limited time to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Nursing Council Office Closure
The Nursing Council Office will temporarily close from Wednesday 25 March 2020. This aligns with the escalation of the COVID Pandemic alert to level 4. We can be contacted using these contact details. Read more