Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the date that we need to give our final decision to the DHBs by?

A. 12 November 2010, the 3 DHBs in Auckland have a regional agreement that we will not pressure you for a decision before this date.


Q. What do I do if I am told I need to give an answer by a certain date and the date is earlier than 12 November 2010?

A. Inform the DHB that you are aware that you have until 12 November to make your decision and you will give them a decision by this date. However if you have made a decision prior to this date you are encouraged to let the DHBs know your decision.


Q. What is the start date for the January intake?

A. To be confirmed - approximately 24 January 2011.


Q. What is the recruitment process?

A. You will need to submit your application on line. Applications are open from 13 September 2010 – 3 October 2010 and you will need to include your cover letter, CV and academic transcripts.
We will be short-listing applicants and asking successful people to attend assessment centres, a further shortlist will be done from this and successful people will attend an interview – this will all happen on the same day.


Q. What is involved in the Assessment Centre?

A. It is not as scary as it sounds! You will be asked to do a simple scenario in a ward setting and it will be something very simple that you would have been used to doing from your placement in the hospital as a transition student. An example is you may be asked to sit a patient up ready for breakfast and mostly you will be assessed on your communication and initiative.


Q. How do we get our Annual Practising Certificate (APC)?

A. After you have found out that you have passed your State Exam you will need to contact Nursing Council and apply for your registration and APC, there is a fee involved with this. If you do not have an APC by the time you have finished your orientation you are not able to work and will not be paid so it is important that you do this as soon as you receive your results.