We’re the Fiji Nursing Council — the official body that looks after nursing standards across Fiji.
Established under the Nursing Decree 2011, our main purpose is simple but important:
“keep patients safe and make sure nursing in Fiji remains high-quality and trustworthy.”
What we actually do day-to-day includes:
Registering qualified nurses so only properly trained professionals can practice.
Issuing annual practicing licenses.
Clearly defining what nurses can and should do (our scope of practice).
Creating and upholding the code of conduct that guides ethical and professional behavior.
Keeping a close eye on nursing education to make sure training programs meet modern standards.
In short, we work behind the scenes so the public can have confidence in every nurse who cares for them.
To promote the development of nursing profession to a high standard for the benefit of society.
To improve the social and economic conditions of nurses.
Public Safety and Protection: Safeguarding the health and safety of the public by regulating nursing practice and ensuring standards are met.
Professional Integrity and Ethics: Adherence to the Fiji Nursing Council’s Code of Conduct, the Nurses Act 2011, and the maintenance of high ethical standards.
Competence and Quality Care: Ensuring nurses provide safe, effective, and evidence-informed care within their designated scope of practice.
Accountability: Nurses are accountable for their actions, decisions, and for maintaining valid licensure.
Confidentiality: Upholding patient privacy and protection of information.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD): A commitment to lifelong learning, including maintaining competency through training, such as the 20 CPD points required for annual licensing.
Advocacy: Advocating for patients’ rights and protective care.
