Midland Collaborative designated RNPCH recertification programme

The Midland Collaborative of five DHBs and eight PHOs within the Midland geographical area (including Pinnacle Midlands Health Network) have been approved by Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) as a recertification programme provider. The Midland Collaborative is the first approved programme provider outside of the original Counties Manukau DHB pilot.

The recertification programme delivers education and training to prepare a registered nurse (RN) to safely manage care for normally healthy people presenting with common acute illness using a limited formulary approved for the community health setting.

The RNPCH recertification programme reflects a commitment to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori, Pasifika peoples and communities with health inequities; with associated responsibility in reducing inequity in health for our populations, and in provision of safe, quality healthcare services by professionals who are well trained and fit for purpose.

The registered nurse will have access to Ko Awatea to complete six online learning modules supported by a seven-week online zoom series with presentations from Matanga Tapuhi from across the collaborative network. This is followed by clinical supervision supplied in your place of employment and the building of a clinical portfolio with will be submitted to the Nursing Council upon completion. The time span for this course is a maximum of 1 year.

There are two main components of the Midland Collaborative designated RNPCH programme.

A theoretical component

• Six compulsory self-directed online learning modules via Ko Awatea.
• Seven compulsory virtual group evening sessions of 2-2.5 hours delivered via Zoom, learning will be facilitated by the Midland Mātanga Tapuhi nurse practitioner (NP) workforce delivered within a culturally competent nursing framework. This will consolidate the self-directed learning with further theoretical knowledge to inform the practical application within the nurse’s work setting.

A clinical practice component

• Includes clinical supervision provided by an authorised prescriber (eg. a GP or Mātanga Tapuhi NP) within the work setting, with structured meetings to develop knowledge, and to support completion of a learning log using case studies to demonstrate competence.
• An additional workplace mentor who can provide support, coaching, guidance.
• Development of an electronic prescribing portfolio.
• Submission of the electronic portfolio to the Midland Collaborative designated RNPCH recertification programme for review and recommendation to NCNZ to be recertified as a designated RNPCH.

• A current NZ RN annual practicing certificate.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience with at least one year in the area of practice you will be prescribing.
• Application and Employer Support Declaration completed and submitted to the Midland Collaborative nominated nurse lead in your locality.
• RN must have access to clinical pathways to help inform treatment options. Demonstrated competence in using these pathways is a requirement. Competent use of standing orders is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Current or assessed portfolio (PDRP), OR employer’s own credentialing programme or equivalent.
• There is no cost associated with participating in the course

The annual RNPCH course will begin on Wednesday 17 August 2022, with 7 consecutive weekly Zoom presentations. There will also be a recommended optional pre-education session on Wednesday 10 August. All of these sessions are via Zoom and links will be sent to participants upon registration in the RNPCH programme. Full course requirements are found in the documentation below.

Applications close 20 July 2022.

To apply please complete the applicant and employer support form (DOCX) and return by email to the nursing leads at nursing@pinnacle.health.nz.

For information such as how to apply, entry criteria, course costs and more please refer to the general information document (PDF). You can find these details from page 8 onwards.