Criteria
A person is eligible for registration or enrolment as a nurse on an appropriate part of the register or roll if the person:
- has qualifications approved or recognised by the Board;
- has met the requirements determined by the Board; and
- is a fit and proper person.
The Board issues to each nurse or midwife a certificate of registration or enrolment for up to a 12 month period ending 31 August each year. This certificate is the individual's licence to practice and is documented verification that the person whose name appears on the certificate is a nurse, midwife, mental health nurse or nurse practitioner.
Limitations
If an individual cannot meet all of the above requirements, limitations may be applied to their practice which would be indicated on their certificate.
Limitations which can be placed on an individual's practice may include one or more of the following:
- required to practise in the specific or specialist area of nursing in which they are appropriately qualified or experienced;
- required to practise nursing under supervision;
- restrict the places and times at which the individual may provide nursing care;
- limit the period during which the registration or enrolment will have effect;
- other conditions imposed by the Board as may be necessary.
Practice in the last five years
Where a nurse applies for initial registration or enrolment in South Australia they must provide evidence of nursing practice within the past five years. This is only necessary if the education program was undertaken more than five years ago. After this time the requirement is successful completion of a Board approved re-entry program.
In the case of reinstatement, a nurse/midwife/mental health nurse also has the option of laying an application to the Board with supporting evidence that they are competent to practice without completing an approved re-entry program.
