You will be part of an active, vibrant, professional organisation and be kept up to date with professional issues. The benefits are focused on nursing in general and the service nursing provides to the public, as well as the direct personal benefits you will receive: $1 million p/a Professional Indemnity Insurance cover for civil liability, members are covered automatically with the exception of retired and international/overseas members. Scholarships and GrantsBelonging to an organisation which is bicultural in its structure and organisationBeing part of an organisation, whose focus is on the professional issues of nursing and on the health of our communitiesContributing to an organisation with significant influence on health policy decision making at the national levelInvolvement with a dynamic network of professional nurses committed to high standards of nursing practiceRegular email updates on current health information (including Pharmac)Opportunities to contribute to relevant submissionsAccess to education workshops e.g. Supervision, Mentoring, MH & A & Aged Residential Care.Provides well researched and carefully considered submissions on all health sector concerns.Nursing Praxis in New Zealand - Journal of Professional NursingRecognition as a leader in your specific field of nursing (Fellow Benefit Only)Use of FCNA(NZ) after your name (Fellow Benefit Only)

Yes. The procedure for joining the College is very simple. Go to our membership tab and choose "join today". Your membership starts when we receive your first payment. You can pay immediately by Credit Card, via your online banking or on invoice.

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Professional Indemnity Insurance is to protect you against legal costs and any fines incurred on Indemnity claims only. The College of Nurses Professional Indemnity Insurance cover provides individual and separate representation for each of our members, covering you 24 hours a day anywhere in New Zealand (even assisting at the site of an accident). For a full explanation see Indemnity Insurance section for FAQ on Indemnity Insurance.

Ask for advice as early as possible. We strongly recommend that you call us for support in any complaint whether it be a general workplace complaint or a possible indemnity case. We have experienced people who can discuss your situation with you and if required can act as your support person. Call us on (06) 358 6000

The College is not a union. In New Zealand you are not required to be a member of a union for any employment situation. All employers are required to offer no less than the terms of any collective contract to relevant employees, (this is usually negotiated as an Individual Employment Agreement or IEA).

An IEA is a negotiated agreement between you and your employer around your work situation that suits you both. All IEA's must cover the minimum standards and rates of pay for your position and industry; Employment New Zealand can provide this information. (Home | Employment New Zealand)The best way to enter a negotiation for an IEA is to be prepared, don't be afraid to suggest your own ideas for your agreement, most employers use a standard agreement as a starting point only. Enter into discussions prepared to discuss and negotiate both your wishes and your employers' requirements for your role and you are more likely to be happy with the outcome of your own employment agreement. You can take along a support person with you, and we strongly recommend that before you sign any IEA you seek advice from an employments contract lawyer or Employment New Zealand.

No, the College of Nurses is not a Union and does not act to negotiate collective rates of pay for members. Non-Union members are usually employed under individual employment agreements; this allows you as an employee the opportunity to negotiate with your employer around items that may be preferable to you in your own work situation and circumstances e.g. rostered hours, leave entitlements etc. For someone with experience that their employer values, there is always the opportunity to negotiate higher rates of pay or flexibility. We highly recommend that before you sign an IEA that you consult the Employment New Zealand website and/or get advice from an employment lawyer.

Please email member@nurse.org.nz or admin@nurse.org.nz and request a copy

As per the Constitution of the College of Nurses - your membership will be suspended if your membership fees are (or equate to) 3 months overdue. You will have had several reminders sent within this time and we do make every attempt to ensure that you are aware suspension is pending to allow for payment of fees. If your membership is suspended, you are not covered for professional indemnity insurance, and all other membership benefits will cease.Suspended members can re-instate their membership by reapplying to the College via the "Join Today" button on our website homepage. Members who have been suspended cannot backdate an insurance claim to the period between the suspension date and their reinstatement date. You will not be covered for this period.To avoid suspension, please email member@nurse.org.nz to keep us informed of any changes such as your email address, contact phone numbers and pay your fees by the due date.

The College of Nurses is here to support nurses in New Zealand. If you find that you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact us to discuss this as soon as possible via email admin@nurse.org.nz or phone (06) 358 6000. Your information and situation will be kept confidential.

Members working more than 20 hours per week are required to pay the full-time membership rate.It is the responsibility of each member to notify us of any change in their working hours that requires a change to their membership category. Your professional indemnity insurance cover may be affected if you are not paying the correct membership fees for your employment situation.Please email member@nurse.org.nz to update your membership details.

Members who are taking time away from working in New Zealand can choose to change their membership category or resign and rejoin at a later date.We recommend that all nurses residing in New Zealand maintain professional indemnity insurance, regardless of their employment situation.Your insurance provides cover whenever you are in New Zealand. For example, if you provide assistance at the scene of an accident, you are using your professional nursing skills and should have appropriate indemnity cover.If you are unsure which membership option is right for you, please contact us.

Resignations must be submitted in writing by email and include the effective date of your resignation. We are unable to accept formal resignations over the phone, as we are required to maintain a written record. Membership fees remain payable up to the date your resignation is received. Please refer to the College Rules for further information - (see College rules)

Yes, we encourage retired nurses to continue their membership with the College. We greatly value your experience, expertise, and ongoing involvement.You may need to change your membership category following your retirement. While you will no longer be covered by our professional indemnity insurance, you will continue to receive all the other benefits of College membership.

Yes, please email us at admin@nurse.org.nz or member@nurse.org.nz to let us know.

To access your member portal, click the Log In button in the top right-hand corner of our website.If you are unable to log in, please try resetting your password first.If you continue to experience any issues, please email member@nurse.org.nz and we will be happy to assist you.