Who are we?

The Infection Prevention & Control Nurses College (IPCNC) is a specialist College of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and operates within NZNO constitutional requirements including an annual AGM.

Amongst our membership we share one common characteristic, that of PASSION! We are passionate about reducing the incidence of healthcare associated infections and support members to promote and implement evidence-based IPC practices.

Benefits of being an IPCNC member are:

  • Access to the library & standards related to IPCNC
  • Free education (such as Webber online courses, the IPC Fundamentals course, and other education opportunities)
  • Collaboration with a network of other IPC professionals (including a members’ forum)
  • New practitioner support
  • Access to scholarships and awards
  • Discounts on conferences
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Able to attend and vote in IPCNC AGMs
  • Provided up to date information about IPC changes or updates
  • and more…..
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History of IPCNC

The IPCNC was formed as a special interest section of the New Zealand Nurses Association (NZNA) in the 1970s. It rose from small beginnings when the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (IPCN) was a pioneer role within nursing and before infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes were embedded into health care organisations.

Lead voice for IPC in NZ

The IPCNC aims to be the lead voice for IPC in New Zealand. The College actively participates and is represented in consultation groups for Australasian, national and regional IPC matters.

More than 900 members

The College currently has more than 800 members with a wide scope of skills and credentials. IPCNC membership is primarily composed of nurses and other health care professionals who are members of NZNO.

New Zealand IPC Standards

New Zealand IPC programmes are supported formally through the Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard NZS8134.3.1:2021. Accreditation and certification programmes utilise this standard as the point of reference.

Professional development framework

IPCNC has reviewed and updated the IPC Professional Development Framework for IPC practitioners across Aotearoa to use as a guide for their practice and professional accountability. Use the NZ IPC professional development framework to help guide your IPC professional pathway

Conference every two years

The IPCNC hosts a national conference every two years.

Representation on the Infection Services National Clinical Network

The IPCNC is represented on this Health NZ Clinical Network which exists to support a consistent nationwide response to prevent, control and manage infections and infectious diseases.

Do you have the passion for IPC?

Find out more by contacting us or visit our Join Us page to join up