Aims and Objectives of the Enrolled Nurse Section

• To be the recognised professional organisation of all Enrolled Nurses and Nurse Assistants in New Zealand
• To recruit nurses practicing, identifying with, and/or interested in Enrolled Nursing and Nurse Assistant care to belong to the NZNO National Enrolled Nurse Section.
• To practice within the articles of te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• To develop and disseminate Standards of Practice for Enrolled Nurses and Nurse Assistants.
• To co-ordinate the activities of the Regional Sections for Enrolled Nurses and Nurses assistants, informing those regions on matters that are of prime concern to them, and to support those regional sections and individuals in time of crisis.
• To represent to New Zealand Nurses Organisation (Inc) (NZNO) the views and feelings of those Sections/Regions on matters specifically pertaining to the interest of Enrolled Nurses and Nurse Assistants.
• To provide a communication network for all members including regular Newsletters, Conferences and disseminating information on issues pertaining to Enrolled Nursing and Nurse Assistant care.
• To liaise with appropriate authorities on social and health issues relevant to Enrolled Nursing and Nurse Assistant’s and community health.
• To encourage, promote and provide the development of educational programmes seminars/study days for Enrolled Nurses and Nurse Assistants.
• To encourage and support research into Enrolled Nursing and Nurse Assistant issues.
• To actively facilitate the ongoing strategic and professional development of Enrolled Nurses and Nurse Assistants in conjunction with NZNO and appropriate health authorities.
• To promote Enrolled Nursing and Nurse Assistant nursing care and increase the profile of Enrolled Nurses and Nurse Assistants.
• To communicate and liaise with other Enrolled Nurse organisations at a national and international level.
• To support the objectives, policy and activities of NZNO.