New Graduate Programme

We offer new graduate nurses, NETP and NESP a permanent role within their chosen department and a structured ten-month program, with a wide variety of workplace options in the following specialities; 

• Adult Health: Aged Residential Care, Cancer and Blood, Cardiac Care (coronary care), Cardiothoracic and Vascular, District Nursing, Emergency and Trauma, Intensive Care and High Dependency, Medical, Perioperative, Primary Health Care, Public Health Nursing, Reablement, Surgical and Women's Health.
• Child Health: Cancer and Blood, Cardiac, Children's Emergency, Community Child Health, Medical, Neonates (NICU), Paediatric Intensive Care, Orthopaedics and Surgical.

Contacts:

• Primary Health Care Nursing Development Team: PHCNursing@waitematadhb.govt.nz
• NETP Coordinators: Lorelle Bobsien Lorelleb@ADHB.govt.nz and Rachel Philips RPhillips@adhb.govt.nz
• NESP Coordinator: Emily O’Connor eoconnor@adhb.govt.nz
• Māori Nurse Educator: Aroha Waaka ArohaW@adhb.govt.nz,
• Pacific Nurse Educator: Augustina (Tina) Reid augustinar@adhb.govt.nz.

Interviews will be held on-site at both Wellington Hospital and Hutt Hospital. Candidates will interview once for all positions across our District.

• For Hutt Valley these interviews will be on the 30 September to 3 of October 2024.
• For Wellington these interviews will be on the 14-18 October 2024.
• The first day of the NETP Programme will be on the 21 of January 2025.

You will be employed on a permanent contract to coincide with the programme start dates and work in one of your chosen practice settings. Contracts are either 32 or 36 hours per week (depending on whether the area works 8 to12 hour shifts).

NESP programme supports nurses new to mental health, addiction and intellectual disability (MHAID) services to develop their professional practice while developing the specific skills required for the specialty field.

ENSIPP programme supports graduate Enrolled Nurses (EN) and provide professional development to facilitate transition during their first year of practice.

• Enrolled Nurse Support into Practice Programme ENSIPP Handbook
• ENSIPP 2024-2025 Information sheet

Contact:

• Nikki Adams - Nurse Educator for students and NESPs or Phone:027 548 8853
• Menetta Te Aonui - Nurse Educator Māori NESP and Māori Workforce Development Lead or Phone 027 68
• Sarah Steele -  Graduate Programme Coordinator, Workforce and Practice Development Unit Phone 0273047910  

NETP and ENSIPP Programme September Intake 2024 is closed

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty offers 12-month Nurse Entry to Practice (NETP) and Nurse Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) placements across the district. 

• NETP consist of 2 professional development days that will build on your undergraduate knowledge and experiences.  
• NESP programme in 2024/2025 will include completion of a post graduate certificate. 
• Enrolled Nurse Supported-into Practice Programme (EN SIPP) intake and start dates are negotiable. Please apply via the ACE link and contact Robyn Boladeras for further information robyn.boladeras@bopdhb.govt.nz   

Contacts:

Applications for Hawke's Bay | Te Matau a Māui 2025 January NETP intake opens Wednesday 7 August. We look forward to hearing from you.

Te Matau a Māui Hawkes Bay Placements

Potential positions may be offered within:

• Medical wards
• Surgical wards
• Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation
• Intensive Care
• Emergency Department
• Public Health
• Age residential care
• Mental health

Contact Details

• Zena Wells - NEtP Nurse Educator: Email: NEtP@hbdhb.govt.nz or Phone 027 231 3213 or extension: 5455

The NETP programme will:

• be individualised to meet the needs of the new graduate and practice setting.
• either include a post graduate paper relevant to the practice setting or other appropriate training i.e. immunisation certificate. 

NESP programme will have a 12-month placement within the Mental Health and Addiction Service. 

Purpose of cultural support

Cultural support provides mechanisms for Māori nurses and midwives to develop their clinical and cultural practice as Māori health practitioners through their training, enhancing the likelihood of Māori successfully completing post graduate papers and the NETP programme and would be achieved through kaupapa Māori principles of:

• Te Ao Māori – Māori worldview
• Matauranga Māori – Māori knowledge
• Mohiotanga – Māori experiential learning
• Pukenga – being skilled in, or having a repository of specific skills
• Te Whiriwhiritanga – weaving together the strand

Contacts:

• NESP Coordinator/Clinical Nursing Director: Joanna Price
• NETP Administration Officer - Rachel Wainohu 

MidCentral welcomes BN graduate nurses from around Aotearoa New Zealand who have completed and passed their New Zealand State Final examinations. Recruitment occurs each midyear and end of year.  We consider each nursing vacancy as it arises for its suitability as a NETP nurse position – see past employment information here. 

Nurse Entry to Practice (NETP) Programme

We have vacancies for graduate RNs in a range of settings. You will work in partnership with patients and their families/whānau using nursing knowledge, clinical judgement and professional attributes to assess health needs, provide care, and support people to manage their health. Participation in the Nursing Council of New Zealand–accredited MidCentral NETP Programme is pivotal in resourcing you to develop nursing competency. Programme information can be found in the NETP Programme Learning Framework and Handbook.

NETP Programme Learning Framework and Handbook (PDF 910KB)

For further information about the MidCentral NETP programme please contact: netp@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

Entry to Specialist Practice (ESP) Programme - Mental Health

This programme is for new graduate and registered nurses entering mental health and addiction nursing. The programme combines theory, supported clinical experience, clinical preceptorship and supervision. Nurses on the New Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP): mental health and addiction nursing programme develop their professional practice and mental health and addiction nursing skills. Nurses receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Nursing.

New graduates or nurses new to mental health and addiction, employed by a Health NZ service or NGO mental health and addiction service, or in a mental health role in a PHO, can apply for this programme.

New Entry to Specialist Practice Mental Health and Addiction Nursing - Te Pou

NETP placements are offered in Nelson and Blenheim for both secondary services and primary health. We try to place people according to their clinical interests.

• Secondary service placement areas include: Medical, surgical assessment treatment and rehabilitation, perioperative, emergency department, and radiology.
• Primary care placements areas include: Māori health provider, hospice, aged care and a mixed rural nursing experience at Murchison Community Hospital.

New graduates in the NETP programme start in late January. These are usually 12-month positions but occasionally a placement can be split into two six-month placements in two different clinical areas

Position description

• Registered Nurse

NESP (nurse entry to specialist practice) programme provides a safe, supported environment in which a graduate nurse can transition to mental health nursing practice. The programme is approved by Nursing Council New Zealand and funded by Te Pou Mental Health Workforce Development (Te Pou).

We offer three NeSP positions each year, starting in late January for 12 months. Positions are based at Nelson Hospital's Wahi Oranga mental health unit and participants may also negotiate a community mental health or addictions services placement. 

Contact information

Jodi Miller - Associate Director of Nursing Workforce Development

Email: Jodi.Miller@nmdhb.govt.nz

Phone: 022 012 9032

Nursing Entry To Practice (NETP)

• Two intakes per year; one commencing mid January and the mid year programme commencing late August
• 15-25 positions for the January intake;  1-6  for the mid year intake
• An extensive range of health services offering exposure to a wide variety of learning experiences
  • January programme may include positions in Surgical, Medical,  Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Operating Theatre, Paediatrics, Day Patient Services, District Nursing, ICU/CCU, Emergency Department and Aged Care, as well as Primary Care and specialty areas depending on vacancies.
  • Mid year placements may include positions in Surgical, Medical, AT&R, Aged Care and Primary Health Care, as well as specialty areas depending on vacancies.
• Structured orientation including an initial period of 4 weeks supernumerary supported by an experienced preceptor
• Commitment to your on-going education through 12 paid study days designed to meet your learning needs and support you in your clinical placement.

Nurse Entry to Specialty Practice (NESP)

• Two positions in a post graduate programme for New Graduate Registered Nurses to work in the specialty of mental health.
• 56 week programme aims to develop your professional practice in specific skills required for the specialty field of mental health and addiction nursing.
• Those entering the programme are employed within our Mental Health Services and are required to complete a post graduate certificate in Mental Health Nursing.
• There are three positions offered for NESP in the mid year intake.

Placements on the NETP/ENSIPP programme may be available within Southern Hospitals, Primary Health Care, or community settings such as private practice, aged residential care facilities, or community organisations.

The Southern NETP/ENSIPP programme is offered on both Southland, Otago and Queenstown sites.

Nurses accepted onto the programme must be able to work a minimum of 0.8FTE.

New Graduate Mental Health Programme:

• We offer a programme at post graduate level that is funded by Te Pou and accredited by the Nursing Council.
• The New Graduate Programme is designed specifically for graduates of comprehensive nursing programmes to take a beginning practitioner role and to develop specific knowledge and skills required in the specialty field of Mental Health Nursing.
• You will be enrolled at the University of Auckland in two Post graduate Nursing Papers.
• On successful completion of both papers you will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Mental Health Nursing).
• You will also have a Level 2 portfolio which meets Nursing Council standards for competency.  

Programme start dates for 2025

• Dunedin: 20 and 27 January, 31 March 2025 
• Southland: 27 January 2025

Contact details:

• Southland Programme - Lara Gleeson (NETP Programme Coordinator) Phone: 027 374 91150 or email: lara.gleeson@southerndhb.govt.nz
• Otago Programme - Colette Parai (NETP Programme Coordinator) Phone: 027 807 9107 or email: colette.parai@southerndhb.govt.nz
• Catherine May - NESP Clinical Coordinator - Phone:  03 476 9366 Email: catherine.may@southerndhb.govt.nz
• Full details of the ACE application process can be found on the Kiwi Health Jobs website

Numbers are dependent on vacancies within clinical areas - we consider each nursing vacancy as it arises for its suitability as a NETP/NESP nurse position. Successful applicants will be informed of their clinical area prior to commencement as per the ACE process. The positions are a permanent contract to Te Whatu Ora Taranaki with FTE ranging from 0.8-1.0.

New graduates are welcomed with a Whakatau at the beginning of their orientation. An introduction to the region and the new graduate programmes is facilitated in the first week. 

NETP/NESP registered nurses will have preceptor support for the duration of the programme. Preceptors are experienced registered nurses who have undertaken relevant Preceptor training. 

Taranaki offers a post graduate paper within the NETP programme and the NESP programme includes two papers resulting in a post graduate certificate (in Mental Health) with the completion of the programme.

There is a hostel at Taranaki Base Hospital available for staff and students. Please contact Graeme Watts for further information graeme.watts@tdhb.org.nz

Contact:

• Nicki Hughes -NETP/NESP Coordinator/ Nurse Educator: Email:Nicola.hughes@tdhb.org.nz or phone: 06 753 6139 ext 8999

Positions offered vary from year-to-year. Applicants can discuss potential placements with the NETP/NESP Coordinator or during the interview process. 

Potential clinical placements for 2025 to be confirmed. 

NETP programme provides newly registered nurses with the opportunity to advance their professional practice, knowledge and skills within their area of practice. Graduates will complete the 770 Clinical Practice Development postgraduate paper (30 points) facilitated by the University of Auckland.

NETP Handbook

Contact:

• Lauren Hindmarsh (NEtP Coordinator) -Email: lauren.hindmarsh@tdh.org.nz

New Entry to Specialty Practice: Mental Health and Addictions Nursing Programme

This programme is for new graduate and registered nurses entering mental health and addiction nursing. The programme combines theory, supported clinical experience, clinical preceptorship and supervision.

Graduates will complete two post graduate papers (60 points) through the University of Auckland to achieve a post graduate certificate in mental health. This will include 16 university days. Te Pou funding is available to assist with travel and accommodation.

2024 Programme Dates

• February 2024 to February 2025
• September 2024 to December 2025

Hours

• NETP: 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week
• NESP: 0.7 FTE, 28 hours per week

Recruitment

NETP has two intakes per year January and September; on average we have minimum 20+ per intake. Positions are vacancy based and are fixed term for 13 months.  

Placements are generally offered at:

• Whangārei Hospital: Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Rehab, ED, theatre and ICU.
• District Hospitals: Dargaville, Bay of Island, Kaitaia (as positions become available)

Those employed in Primary Health will be offered a position on the NETP programme i.e. Aged Residential Care facilities, GP practices, PHO, Iwi providers.

Student nursing skills and interventions

• Suggested clinical learning activities for NorthTec nursing students

Contact information:

• NETP coordinator, email Raiquel TePuni
• NESP coordinator, email Jane Simperingham

NESP positions are permanent employment positions, rotating through 2 clinical placements across 12 months in total, whilst on the programme at 0.8FTE (8 days per fortnight) and include support and full funding for academic study and completion of a full post graduate certificate (two papers) provided by University of Auckland as the academic provider.

NETP positions are permanent employment positions with an initial 13 month clinical placement whilst on the programme, at 0.9FTE (9 days per fortnight) and include support and full funding for academic study and completion of one paper towards completion of a post graduate certificate provided by University of Auckland as the academic provider

Transition to RN2 roles – for those who work within the Te Whatu Ora Waikato and complete the Graduate (NETP/NESP) programmes there is a facilitated process to undertake a second paper and complete their post graduate certificate.

Contacts

• Graduate programmes team Email: GraduateNursingProgrammes@waikatodhb.health.nz
• Diane Ngatia Phone: 021 2201 879
• Jade Longmore Phone: 021 285 1906

Graduate intake numbers are dependent on vacancies within clinical areas and skill mix. Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa employs their graduates on a permanent contract at 0.8 FTE.

Orientation provides the graduate with generic learning and an introduction to the NETP and ENSIP programmes. Following orientation, graduates will be orientated to their clinical placement area by their Charge Nurse Managers and Preceptors. It is anticipated that graduates will complete clinical orientation within 4-6 weeks of starting their employment as a new graduate.

Clinical areas of employment - Graduates will be informed of their clinical placement before starting the programme. Within clinical areas graduates will be expected to complete generic online learning packages, orientation workbooks, IV competency, and study days additional to and as well as NETP/ENSIP study days and assignments.

Contact details:

• Hannah Chittick, NETP Coordinator - Phone: (06) 946-9800 extension 5781 or email: Hannah.Chittick@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz
• Nikki Adams, NESP Coordinator (MHAIDS) Email: Nicola.Adams@mhaids.health.nz

Information for NETP (Competent) Portfolios

By the end of the NETP year, the RN will be expected to have developed a competency based personal professional portfolio for assessment and must achieve the competent level under the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP), which meets all the NCNZ competencies.

For information and instructions on compiling your NETP portfolio, please refer PDRP Handbook and your NETP Handbook. Along with the competent level PDRP core requirements, you will need to include further evidence when submitting your Competent Level PDRP (as per the NETP Competent PDRP Portfolio Checklist).

NETP Competent Level One-Stop-Shop contains information and all of the forms/documents that you will be required to complete for your competent level PDRP. It is your professional responsibility to ensure that content and signatures required from colleagues is obtained prior to the portfolio due date. Communication with preceptors, managers and others is vital to ensure timely submission of your portfolio, and successful completion of your NETP year.

The NESP programme is delivered by MHAIDS Capital Coast and Hutt Valley.

The NESP programme is the first stepping stone in a nursing career entering as a beginner practitioner and finishing as a competent nurse assessed against New Zealand Nursing Council competencies. Successful completion of the programme will result in achievement of competent level on the Professional Development Recognition Portfolio (PDRP) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing (Mental Health).

NESP programme is for a 12-month period and provides a supported pathway, both clinical and educational. Clinical placements will be provided within our Acute Inpatient Service and Community Mental Health and Addiction Service. 

NETP programme offers Registered nurse (RN) graduates either one full year or two six-month clinical placements.

During the recruitment process, applicants are asked to choose what area they would like to work in. Clinical placements will be planned around these choices and service requirements (where possible) before the programme begins. Placement options:

• General medicine
• General surgical
• Theatre services
• Paediatrics
• Community
• ATR / acute stroke unit. 

Contact:

• Sarah Marsh - NETP Coordinator: Email: Sarah.Marsh@wdhb.org.nz or phone 021478 769
• Sarah Holland - NESP Coordinator: Email: Sarah.Holland@wdhb.org.nz or phone: 021437980