I have worked part time over the last few years and have just retired from my employment as a registered nurse. Should I renew my registration next year?

While we can’t advise yes or no, it is important to consider your employment plans in the future and if you would like to return to the workforce as a registered nurse.

If you are unsure if you would like to take up casual or part time work in the next few months or years, you may wish to renew your registration. To renew your registration, you will need to meet the recency of practice registration standard (have practiced 450 hours within the last five years).

If you do not wish to return to the workforce, then you may consider not renewing your registration or choose to hold a non-practicing registration. The non-practicing registration type is suitable for individuals who stop all nursing/midwifery practice but want to retain a protected nursing/midwifery title.

Please contact the Association for further individual advice around your registration renewal as you transition into retirement.