REGISTERED NURSE - HWNZ Career Plan

Date:
Name:
Current Position:
Employer:

Part 1: Knowing Yourself

The first step in planning your career is evaluating and understanding your aspirations;
strengths; interests; drivers and other influences.

Outline your view of yourself and strengths in preparation for taking up study towards the
career you want for yourself.

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For an objective assessment, seek guidance from others as well. A discussion regarding
your career aspirations, strengths and development needs during a performance review is
regarded as a minimum. Informal discussions throughout the year with various people are
encouraged.

Who have you discussed your career with?

 Manager
 Professional Leader
 Professional/clinical Supervisor
 Educator/Tutor (at tertiary institution)
 Mentor
 Career Development professional
 Other (please state) ___________________

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Part 2: Career goals

Identify your career goals.

1st Goal
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2nd Goal
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How do these career goals fit with your current role, and/or what is the purpose/end goal for
you in undertaking education/training?

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Part 3: Education options
Research the education options and career pathways that are available for you to pursue
your career choice?

Consider the suitability of each option and decide (with the assistance of the person you
report to) which one is the best match to your aspirations and workforce needs.

Before making the decision, consider also:

 Commitments outside of work

 The level of involvement required
 What are the perceived barriers/obstacles and how can they be overcome
 Which of my options responds best to my employer and workforce needs?

Career choice - option 1: ______________________________

Prerequisites and requirements to achieve this option:

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Qualification required for this career: ______________________________

Career choice - option 2: ______________________________

Prerequisites and requirements to achieve this option:

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Qualification required for this career: ______________________________

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Career choice - option 3: ______________________________

Prerequisites and requirements to achieve this option:

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Qualification required for this career: ______________________________

Part 4: Outcome
In order to achieve your goals you need to have an agreed course of action. You and your
manager need to have a clear understanding of what steps you will be taking, the
commitment needed by both you and your manager and relevant timeframes.

Through your self assessment you have identified the career or qualification you want to
pursue. List below the qualification you require for your career choices in order of
preference.

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If you are able to answer the following questions, please complete where possible.

Starting date /year for education

Length of study/course

Institution for education

Qualification being sought

Financial support required

Amount of leave time from work

Leave type agreed to

Manager/Supervisor sign-off ________________________

Name:
Title:
Department:
Date:

Employee/trainee sign off ________________________

Name:
Title:
Department:
Date:

This career plan may be reviewed upon acceptance to the preferred training institution,
alternatively the career plan will be reviewed mid way through the training year.

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