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Appendix 1.

COLLEGE OF NURSES AOTEAROA (NZ)

STRATEGIC PLAN 2013 - 2016
Purpose:
The College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) provides a forum for critical inquiry into professional, educational and research
issues relating to nurses and to the achievement of equitable outcomes for health consumers. The College of Nurses
Aotearoa (NZ) acknowledges Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation document of this nation and this, therefore, underpins
all activities undertaken by the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ).
Vision:

The College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) aims for professional excellence in nursing practice and health care delivery,
underpinned by negotiated relationships. This will be achieved through the support of nurses and their ongoing professional
development to enable: 1) innovation and health service delivery and 2) the development of regional, national and strategic
consumer alliances with the aim of creating 100% access and zero Disparities.
How does this plan work?
Nurses as the key members of the health care team, work in diverse community and hospital settings delivering numerous
health services to different population groups and cultures. The many challenges and opportunities inherent in the current
health care environment demand a planned and tactical approach. Building on from previous strategic plans, the current 3
year plan outlines directions the Board considers important to members, policy makers and health care consumers.
Each of the three strategic directions has an objective, which can be measured and reported to members on an annual
basis. Implementation of the plan is reliant on the College Board and membership being committed to proactively and
creatively engaging with each objective.
COLLEGE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
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ALIGN NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY NEED
Rationale
Workforce development is a critical challenge for the health sector. An effective nursing workforce is essential for
delivering health care to New Zealanders and for reducing inequalities in health.
Outcome:
Competent and effective registered nurse / nurse practitioners working at the top of their licence.
Key objectives:
a. Support primary health care nursing workforce development and implementation of the framework for
activating primary health care nursing in New Zealand.
b. Support ongoing Nurse Practitioner role development
c. Address the elimination of all barriers to full use of RN/NP workforce.
d. Identify and nurture emergent leaders amongst College membership and elsewhere within the profession.
e. Foster and support the aspirations of Maori nurses.

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