Registered Nurse Portfolio content & requirements

***Please note we have updated Performance review documents for all nurses for all levels***

If you are not familiar with these please discuss with your manager

For nurses from external organisations only complete Part B for your PDRP.

 *Please also note the change to the peer assessment requirement*

Peer assessments no longer need to be written examples of the nurses’ practice. Instead they will require an attestation (formal verification/agreement) that this is a true reflection of the nurse’s practice (please find the form in the list of documents below). This is together with the role of the peer assessor, which includes reading through the nurse’s examples and giving feedback if required.

Competent portfolio requirements

1.  Portfolio assessment tool

2.  Application letter

3.  Copy of APC (print profile from NCNZ)

4. CC Annual Performance Review with Full Self and Peer Assessment RN Competent

5.  Evidence of practice hours

6.  Professional development career plan

7.  Professional development record

8.  Curriculum Vitae (optional)

9.  Declaration/ verification (by a senior nurse/ employer)

To note: Role descriptions are no longer required to submit as part of your portfolio.

Proficient portfolio requirements

1.  Portfolio assessment tool

2.  Application letter

3.  Copy of APC (print profile from NCNZ)

4. CC Annual Performance Review with Full Self and Peer Assessment RN Proficient

4a. Education session plan

4b. Evaluation of education

5.  Evidence of practice hours

6.  Professional development career plan

7.  Professional development record

8.  Curriculum Vitae

9.  Declaration/ verification (by a senior nurse/ employer)

*To note: Role descriptions are no longer required to submit as part of your portfolio.

Expert portfolio requirements

1.  Portfolio assessment tool

2.  Application letter

3.  Copy of APC (print profile from NCNZ)

4.  CC Annual Performance Review with Full Self and Peer Assessment RN Expert

4a. Education session plan

4b. Evaluation of education

5.  Evidence of practice hours

6.  Professional development career plan

7.  Professional development record

8.  Curriculum Vitae

9.  Declaration/ verification (by a senior nurse/ employer)

*To note: Role descriptions are no longer required to submit as part of your portfolio.

• CC Annual Performance Review and Revalidation RN Competent 
• CC Annual Performance Review and Revalidation RN Proficient
• CC Annual Performance Review and Revalidation RN Expert
• Professional Development Career Plan (PDCP)
• Professional Development Record (PDR)

Registered nurse competencies

• Nursing Council NZ Competencies for registered nurses
• Nursing Council NZ guidelines for competence assessment

Access the PDRP Handbook for ENs and RNs here

RN PDRP workshops

There are workshops to support nurses to meet the senior level requirements on the PDRP. Staff can book via connect me, external nurses can email PDRP@ccdhb.org.nz Dates Can be found here.

Portfolio Submissions

Capital & Coast completed portfolios for application to expert level must be received by the Nurse Coordinator - Professional Development by the 1st of the month to be assessed at that month's PDRP panel. They should be sent to:

Sara Robinson
Nurse Coordinator - Professional Development
C/- Nursing & Midwifery Office
Level 11 Grace Neill Block
Wellington Regional Hospital
Private Bag 7902
Wellington South