The Wesley Institute of Nursing Education Competence Assessment Programme (CAP) is accredited by the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ). This is a six week course consisting of 85 hours of in class theory and 160 hours of clinical experience in placements across NZ. Nurses will be assessed on-site through a combination of written assignments, assessing their skill at clinical assessments, care planning, pathophysiology, reflective practice, as well as assessment of their team management and key clinical skills. The Wesley Institute of Nursing Education CAP course is a supportive programme which provides internationally qualified nurses a comprehensive overview of nursing in New Zealand. This course offers the best opportunity to understand and achieve the NCNZ competencies for Registered Nurses.
Combined OET results may be considered, within 12 months apart.
Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses are also expected to have indemnity insurance cover before commencing nursing practice experience as a student. NZ Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has student membership available. Refer to their fees here: NZNO member fees. This is compulsory and must be paid online prior to the start of CAP.
Please note: These fees apply to all students, domestic or international, regardless of NZ residency/immigration status.
The Wesley Institute of Nursing CAP Course runs across three main regions:
Theory classes are held on campuses in the main centres of each region:
Theory week covers the first six days of the programme (Friday – Friday) and requires compulsory attendance in person.
Following theory week, classes are held in person every Wednesday. Students who are placed outside of our main centres will attend theory classes online.
The CAP clinical placement starts in the second week of the programme.
Wesley Institute has Nursing Council-approved placements in facilities throughout New Zealand; the regions you will be sent for clinical placements are listed below.
Clinical placements run for 5 weeks totalling 160 hours of clinical shifts.
Most of the clinical placements are in approved Oceania Healthcare facilities in New Zealand both on the North Island and South Island.
Please note that placements in all regions are limited, so there is no ability to choose where you want to go. We must place you where there are vacancies in practice and accounting for the availability of NZRN preceptors.
Click to see the nursing facility locations at Oceania Healthcare.
If you are a direct applicant and not an agent, you can apply for a seat in the October 2024 cohort. To apply you will need to send an email following the instructions below.
Email subject line must state: OCT 2024 – FIRST & LAST NAME – NCNZ REFERENCE NUMBER.
You must also attach ALL the following documents to your email:
– NCNZ CAP decision letter
– Curriculum vitae
– Certified copy of your passport photo page
– Passport-sized photo
– Immunization record including evidence of Covid vaccinations
Please note that we have limited spaces and demand is very high for a seat, if you don’t follow the above instructions your application will be either declined or lost in the system.
Due date for receiving your email is Tuesday 11th June 2024.
Once you have submitted your application, we aim to get back to you within 4 weeks. Do not resubmit your application as this will further delay the process at our end. Once you have submitted your email wait to hear back from the Wesley Enrolment Team for next steps in the enrolment process.
Please note that sending an email does not guarantee a seat, it means that your application is at Wesley Institute and will be reviewed by the Enrolment Team.
We look forward to receiving your email application.
Wesley Institute Enrolment Team
