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About the PDRP

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:

 

PDRP for enrolled nurses

 

PDRP for registered nurses

 

PDRP for senior nurses

 

 

PDRP Handbooks & Resources

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.

Education & Workshops

PDRP Assessor Updates (1 hour) and PDRP portfolio development workshops (2 hours), held in Kenepuru and Wellington, are available for booking via Connect Me (CCDHB employees) or through the registration form (external) at the bottom of each workshop page. The PDRP Assessor Workshop is also available for nurses and managers who complete PDRP Portfolio Assessments.

Inservices in clinical areas on developing portfolios or other related topics can be arranged on an 'as required' basis by contacting the PDRP or Professional Development coordinator at your DHB. 

Portfolio templates

Please ensure your portfolio is correctly composed using the content requirements and templates listed in the sections below for 3 yearly PDRP portfolios:

 

NETP and NESP nurses completing the electronic PDRP

Transfer of PDRP

The transfer of PDRP is required for nurses who are new to the organisation (external transfers) or who are existing employees transferring to a new role within the organisation (internal transfers). For nurses in the primary sector, the new employing organisation must have a PDRP Agreement (MOU) with the DHB.

PDRP transfer application form must be completed and sent to Professional.development@ccdhb.org.nz. At CCDHB, transfer of PDRP is valid until the expiration of the original portfolio, or for 12 months from the date of employment. Please refer to the PDRP Handbook for further information.

To remain current on the PDRP, a new portfolio of evidence reflecting the current area and level of practise must be completed and assessed as meeting all requirements prior to the expiration date of the transferred PDRP. Please note, the time frame for assessment is 4-6 weeks.

For all other organisations, please contact the PDRP Coordinator, as per the Contact details on Page 3 of the PDRP Handbook

Huarahi Whakatū PDRP

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

Who to contact

For additional information on the PDRP, please contact your CNE, CNS or ADON. Or for specific inquiries, please contact the PDRP or Professional Development coordinator at your DHB:

 

Who to contact for further information:

  • 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

Saleifi (Luey) Reriti

Nurse Coordinator Professional Development
DDI (04) 806 0594 Cell: 027 406 4989

 

Whanganui

Pauline Humm-Johnson

Nurse Educator
Cell: 027 491 5264

 

MidCentral

Jenna Barugh

Nurse Educator PDRP and Projects
DDI (06) 350 9146

Last updated 27 February 2023.