New Zealand Gazette – 2016 – No. 72

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✨ Registered Nurses Scope of Practice and Qualifications

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 72 — 18 AUGUST 2016

their scope of practice stating their specific area of practice (diabetes health) and that they must practise under the supervision of a medical practitioner. The Council has included registered nurses prescribing in diabetes health in the notice under the Medicines (Designated Prescriber – Registered Nurses) Regulations 2016 so that nurses who have commenced this qualification may continue to be authorised to prescribe for a period of 12 months (until 30 November 2017).

In August 2016, the Council will notify registered nurses prescribing in diabetes health affected by these changes and include information on its website.

Previous notices

The Council last published the scope of practice and prescribed qualifications for registered nurses in July 2015. The Council also published one notice under the Medicines (Designated Prescriber – Registered nurses practising in diabetes health) Regulation 2011. This Regulation will be revoked on 30 November 2016.

Notice of Replacement by the Nursing Council of New Zealand of Scope of Practice and Prescribed Qualifications for Registered Nurses, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 9 July 2015, Issue No. 74, Notice No. 2015-gs3932, which came into effect on 9 July 2015.
Medicines (Designated Prescriber – Registered nurses practising in diabetes health) Notice 2011, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 31 March 2011, No. 41, page 1006, outlined the requirements (qualifications and experience) for registered nurses practising in diabetes health who wish to prescribe prescription medicines. This notice came into effect on 1 April 2011.

Scope of Practice—Registered Nurses

Registered nurses utilise nursing knowledge and complex nursing judgment to assess health needs and provide care, and to advise and support people to manage their health. They practise independently and in collaboration with other health professionals, perform general nursing functions, and delegate to and direct enrolled nurses, health care assistants and others. They provide comprehensive assessments to develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated plan of health care, and provide interventions that require substantial scientific and professional knowledge, skills and clinical decision making. This occurs in a range of settings in partnership with individuals, families, whānau and communities. Registered nurses may practise in a variety of clinical contexts depending on their educational preparation and practice experience. Registered nurses may also use this expertise to manage, teach, evaluate and research nursing practice. Registered nurses are accountable for ensuring all health services they provide are consistent with their education and assessed competence, meet legislative requirements and are supported by appropriate standards. There will be conditions placed in the scope of practice of some registered nurses according to their qualifications or experience limiting them to a specific area of practice. Some nurses who have completed the required additional experience, education and training will be authorised by the Council to prescribe some medicines within their competence and area of practice.

The Nursing Council Competencies for Registered Nurses describe the skills and activities of registered nurses.

Prescribed Qualifications

New Zealand Graduates

a. A bachelor’s degree in nursing approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand; or

b. a graduate nursing qualification at Level 7 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand; or

c. a postgraduate nursing qualification at Level 8 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand; and

d. a pass in an assessment of Nursing Council Competencies for Registered Nurses by an approved provider; and

e. a pass in an Examination for Registered Nurses set by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

Registered Nurses from Overseas

a. Current registration with an overseas regulatory authority; and

b. successful completion of a nursing programme that is, in the Nursing Council’s opinion, equivalent to or as satisfactory as a bachelor’s degree programme in nursing at Level 7 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework; or

c. successful completion of a graduate pre-registration nursing programme that is, in the Nursing Council’s

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🏥 Notice of Replacement and Revocation of Notices for Registered Nurses (continued from previous page)

Domain🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Dated18 August 2016
KeywordsRegistered Nurses, Prescribing Rights, Diabetes Health, Scope of Practice, Qualifications

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