Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to equipping our people and supporting them to succeed. One of the ways we do this is through the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP).
Whānau Āwhina Plunket's PDRP aims to:
- uplift and celebrate the health professionals within Whānau Āwhina Plunket
- bring greater visibility to diverse kaimahi expertise
- reflect the core principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pae Ora
- make engagement with professional development a choice, not a chore
- ensure kaimahi are supported to thrive in their role, both today and into the future.
Changes to PDRP
What has changed?
- Health Worker PDRP Handbook updated
- New portfolio templates for each level - Proficient and Expert
Submitting for PDRP
As a registered nurse or health worker, here is all the information you need for submitting for PDRP.
Handbooks
Your go-to document for all you need to know about PDRP at Whānau Āwhina Plunket:
Te Māra Module
The PDRP Te Māra module is under review and will soon be updated to reflect the new standards.
Registered Nurses
What level of PDRP can I submit for?
There are four PDRP levels for registered nurses: Competent, Proficient, Expert, and Designated Senior Nurse.
View and download the respective templates below:
- Whānau Āwhina Plunket PDRP Template - Registered Nurse - Competent (DOC, 140KB)
- Whānau Āwhina Plunket PDRP Template - Registered Nurse - Proficient (DOC, 142KB)
- Whānau Āwhina Plunket PDRP Template - Registered Nurse - Expert (DOC, 152KB)
- Whānau Āwhina Plunket PDRP Template - Registered Nurse - Designated Senior Nurse (DOC, 149KB)
Health workers
What level of PDRP can I submit for?
There are two PDRP levels for Health Workers: Proficient and Expert.
View and download the respective templates below:
- Whānau Āwhina Plunket PDRP Template - Health Worker - Proficient (DOC, 135KB)
- Whānau Āwhina Plunket PDRP Template - Health Worker - Expert (DOC 135KB)
I want to submit for PDRP, what do I need to consider first?
First, you need to decide which level of PDRP to submit for. A discussion with your Clinical Leader or manager is needed to decide the PDRP level - their support is a mandatory requirement for PDRP.
If you wish to submit your PDRP, please complete the below expression of interest form at least two months prior to your planned submission date.
PDRP Expression of Interest form
All portfolios now need to be submitted via the submission portal.
PDRP Portfolio Submission Portal
When can I submit for PDRP?
Nurses submitting for Competent and Designated Senior Nurse can do so at any stage during the year.
For nurses and health workers submitting for Proficient and Expert levels, there are three set timeframes during the year when you can submit (see table below).
Portfolios
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Portfolio assessment
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Outcome
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| 1 March | March | 31 March |
| 1 June | June | 30 June |
| 1 October | October | 31 October |
Need help?
If you need help at any stage, please contact the PDRP Coordinator (PDRP@plunket.org.nz).
Your line-manager or colleagues on PDRP may also be able to offer you some guidance and support.
PDRP submission for nurses completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Nursing (Well Child Tamariki Ora Strand)
While completing the Post Graduate Certificate you will complete a portfolio assignment. Your portfolio will automatically be assessed for PDRP and registered on the database if PDRP requirements are met.
Can I transfer my PDRP into Plunket?
If you are already on a NCNZ approved PDRP, for example, from Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora or any other health care service, your level can be transferred.
To transfer, you don’t need to present your portfolio, but you must complete a PDRP transfer application form (PDF, 365KB) and provide evidence that shows you are currently on an approved PDRP programme.
You are required to submit for Whānau Āwhina Plunket PDRP within 12 months of starting employment. You are only able to transfer onto Whānau Āwhina Plunket PDRP for 12 months from commencing employment or until the previous portfolio expiry date (whichever comes first).
For further information please see the Registered Nurse PDRP Handbook or email PDRP@plunket.org.nz.
