Professional Development Recognition Programme. 27.3.1 What is a PDRP?
Professional Development Recognition Programme. The Employer has a Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) available to Registered (RN) and Enrolled Nurses (EN). All staff employed as RNs and ENs at Healthcare NZ are required to fully participate with the PDRP programme. Transition to Proficient and Expert/Accomplished level is voluntary. In recognition of the growing importance of employing nurses at these levels, an allowance will be paid fortnightly (pro rated for part time employees) whilst the employee maintains that level of practice. The rates of these allowances on an FTE are as follows: RN Proficient $3,000 pa RN Expert $4,500 pa EN Proficient $3,000 pa EN Accomplished $4,500 pa Please note there is no allowance for nurses assessed at Competent level Employees working on their PDRP portfolio will be further supported to do so via paid study leave as follows • Competent & Proficient level – 8 hours (pro rated to part time) • Expert/Accomplished level – 16 hours (pro rated to part time) At commencement of employment, staff who have demonstrated Proficient or Expert/Accomplished level within another organisation will be employed at a negotiated level where there is demonstrated competence from their previous employer. Within three months of employment, orientation requirements must be met. Within six months of appointment, or as otherwise agreed, verification of the level appointed on or formal progression on the PDRP will apply.
