Australian Capital Territory
Health (Nurse Practitioner Criteria for Approval) Determination 2005 (No 1)*
Disallowable instrument DI2005–34
made under the 
Health Regulation 2004, s 5

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Health (Nurse Practitioner Criteria for Approval) Determination 2005 (No 1).
2	Commencement 
This instrument commences on 1 April 2005. 
3	Determination of criteria
The criteria for the approval of nurse practitioner positions as set out in the schedule are determined.
4	Application
The determined criteria are applicable to the approval of all nurse practitioner positions whether in the private or public sector. 

Simon Corbell
Minister for Health
23 March 2005

Criteria for the approval of nurse practitioner positions

•	The establishment of a nurse practitioner position will address identified consumer health service needs

•	The role is developed in collaboration with the community and those in the current service

•	Adequate resources for establishment and maintenance of the service are provided

•	A broad description of the role and scope of practice of the nurse practitioner in the health service and a plan for the development of specific clinical practice guidelines are included in the proposal to establish the position

•	Comprehensive corporate and clinical governance strategies are identified in relation to the position.