New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

Nursing

A course by

Toi Ohomai

Gain knowledge and skills to work as an Enrolled Nurse, providing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a variety of health settings. Upon completion, you are eligible to sit the NCNZ registration exam.

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (180 Credits)

Study Level

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

It will take a total of 18 months

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Prepare for clinical practice as an Enrolled Nurse

Gain the knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective, and ethical care in a range of health care settings as an enrolled nurse.

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Apply nursing, social science and body knowledge

Demonstrate understanding of nursing theory, social sciences, and human anatomy and physiology relevant to enrolled nursing.

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Practice clinical skills in simulated and real settings

Develop hands-on skills in simulated environments before applying them in actual clinical placements.

What You're Signing Up For

This course is for those who want to work in clinical settings as an enrolled nurse and a valued member of the health team. Students will gain knowledge in nursing, social science, and the structure and function of the human body. They will learn skills in simulated learning environments which can then be applied in clinical practice placements. The programme prepares you for a career as an Enrolled Nurse in various settings, including rehabilitation, acute care, and mental health. Graduates can apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand to become a registered Enrolled Nurse.

Course Content

  • Nursing as a Profession: Enrolled Nursing
  • Applied Social Science for Enrolled Nurses
  • Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body
  • Clinical Skills for Enrolled Nursing
  • Foundations for Enrolled Nursing Practice
  • Enrolled Nursing Practice: Acute Care
  • Enrolled Nursing Practice: Mental Health and Addiction
  • Enrolled Nursing Practice: Rehabilitation

What you need to know first

NCEA Level 2 (including 12 credits for maths at Level 1) OR New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)

Two character references (non-family, non-peer)

Current comprehensive First Aid Certificate

Evidence of immunity (as required by department)

Declaration of physical and mental health status

Police vetting/clearance required

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Healthcare

  • Nursing

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Enrolled Nurse in a variety of healthcare settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse

  • Eligible to sit the state exam for NCNZ registration as an enrolled nurse