Professional development and recognition programme (PDRP)

The Professional Development and Recognition Program (PDRP) at Capital and Coast now has a dedicated email address: PDRP@ccdhb.org.nz

Please start using PDRP@ccdhb.org.nz for all your PDRP communications and portfolio submissions.

For all funding and professional development enquiries, please continue using the pdrp@ccdhb.org.nz email address.

The Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) is a clinically focused competency-based programme for nurses. It is a national programme, endorsed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation. While PDRPs have to comply with both the National Framework for PDRPs (2017) and the NCNZ Framework for Approval of PDRPs (2013), organisations are able to adapt their PDRP to include specific requirements. Capital & Coast, MidCentral and Whanganui Districts have aligned their PDRPs to meet the above frameworks. 

The three PDRPs include:

The PDRP Newsletter is starting again for the Capital and Coast PDRP, keeping everyone up-to date with current changes, processes and celebrating our nurses completing their PDRPs.

Recently added newsletters:

PDRP Newsletter November 2023

PDRP Newsletter April 2024

PDRP Newsletter June 2024

The PDRP information booklets contain information about CCDHB, MDHB and WDHB's PDRP, its development and goals, how to apply to the different levels and how to maintain a level.

• PDRP handbook for RNs and ENs
• PDRP handbook for senior nurses
• Reference examples to inform PDRP competencies Domain 1

PDRP Workshops

Portfolio development workshops (2 hours)

This workshop will support registered nurses to meet the requirements at different levels on the Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP).

Competent

• 14 February 2024,    13:00 AM - 15:00 PM    Room L1104, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.
• 14 March 2024,         13:00 AM - 15:00 PM    Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 13 May 2024,            13:00 AM - 15:00 PM     Room L1104 (Education Centre)
• 9 October 2024,        13:00 AM - 15:00 PM    Room Te Papa - moa 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 12 November 2024,  13:00 AM - 15:00 PM     Room L1105, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.

Proficient

• 14 February 2024,    10:35 AM - 12:35 PM    Room L1104, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.
• 14 March 2024,         10:35 AM - 12:35 PM   Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 13 May 2024,            10:35 AM - 12:35 PM   Room L1104 (Education Centre)
• 9 October 2024,        10:35 AM - 12:35 PM   Room Te Papa - moa 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 12 November 2024,  10:35 AM - 12:35 PM    Room L1105, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.

Expert and Senior/Expert 

• 14 February 2024,    08:30 AM - 10:30 PM    Room L1104, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.
• 14 March 2024,         08:30 AM - 10:30 PM  Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 13 May 2024,            08:30 AM - 10:30 PM   Room L1104 (Education Centre)
• 9 October 2024,        08:30 AM - 10:30 PM   Room Te Papa - moa 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 12 November 2024,  08:30 AM - 10:30 PM    Room L1105, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.

Enrolled Nurse

• 21 February 2024,  12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Room L1104, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.
• 20 March 2024,      12:30 PM - 2:30 PM     Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 20 May 2024,         12:30 PM - 2:30 PM     Room L1104, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.
• 17 October 2024,   12:30 PM - 2:30 PM     Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua

Senior

• 21 February 2024,    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Room L1104, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.
• 20 March 2024,        12:30 PM - 2:30 PM     Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 20 May 2024,           12:30 PM - 2:30 PM     Room L1104, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.
• 17 October 2024,     12:30 PM - 2:30 PM     Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 20 November 2024,  10:00 PM -12:00 PM    Room L1104, Education Centre, Wellington Hospital.

PRDP Assessor Workshops (8 hours) 

The PDRP Assessor Workshop is a requirement prior to the assessment of all PDRP portfolios. This workshop covers all aspects of both peer assessment and portfolio assessment for the PDRP (although note the introduction of new sessions focusing on Peer assessment only below).

• 8 March 2024,       8:30 AM - 3:30 PM  Easthope Seminar Room, Level 12, WSB, Wellington Hospital
• 4 April 2024,          8:30 AM - 3:30 PM   Room Te Papa - moa 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 10 May 2024,        8:30 AM - 3:30 PM   Easthope Seminar Room, Level 12, WSB, Wellington Hospital
• 7 June 2024,         8:30 AM - 3:30 PM   Room Te Papa - moa 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 11 October 2024,   8:30 AM - 3:30 PM  Easthope Seminar Room, Level 12, WSB, Wellington Hospital
• 8 November 2024, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM  Easthope Seminar Room, Level 12, WSB, Wellington Hospital

PRDP Assessor update Workshops (1 hour) 

This session will provide PDRP assessors an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and skill regarding portfolio assessment (1 hour sessions, recommended PDRP assessors attend annually).

• 27 June,            10:00 AM - 11:00 AM   Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua
• 22 November,    09:30AM - 10:30 AM   McLean Meeting Room Level 12 WSB

* NEW WORKSHOP AVAILABLE for 2024*

PDRP- Peer assessment Workshops (90 minutes)

This Peer Assessment workshop is for nurses who are undertaking peer assessments, for all RN levels on the PDRP.

• Monday 29^th April 2024: 1330-1500 (Wellington-Education Centre McLean Meeting Room Level 12 WSB)
• Thursday 27^th June 2024: 0830-1000 (Porirua- Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua)
• Monday 21^st October 2024: 1000-1130 (Porirua- Room Te Piki, 20 Upper Main Drive, Ratonga Rua o Porirua)
• Tuesday 12^th November 2024: 1330-1500 (Wellington-Education Centre McLean Meeting Room Level 12 WSB)

The Nursing and Midwifery Leadership (NAML) group recognise the Huarahi Whakatū Maori PDRP as a legitimate programme that supports Maori Nursing workforce across the Capital & Coast Nursing services. For more information about the Huarahi Whakatū PDRP please visit the Te Rau Matatau website.

• Please refer to the PDRP handbooks for full information regarding PDRP
• You can contact the CNE, CNS, CNM or Nurse Director/ professional lead for your service
• For specific inquiries please contact the PDRP coordinator or professional development coordinator at your district.

Capital & Coast

Sara Robinson

Nurse Coordinator Professional Development

PDRP@ccdhb.org.nz 027 406 4989  

Whanganui

MidCentral

PDRP@midcentraldhb.govt.nz (06) 350 9146