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REGISTRATION WITH CNMEU APPLICANTS
Registration with CNMRegistration with CNMRegistration with CNMRegistration with CNM ---- Application Process for NursesApplication Process for NursesApplication Process for NursesApplication Process for Nurses
Section OneSection OneSection OneSection One
These guidelines explain the process and requirements required for nurses to
apply with the Council for Nurses and Midwives (CNM).
Inclusive CriteriaInclusive CriteriaInclusive CriteriaInclusive Criteria
1. the applicant must satisfy the criteria as stipulated in the Health Care
Professions Act (HCPA)
2. the applicant must be of good moral character
3. the applicant may be a Maltese or of a Member State is otherwise legally
entitled or authorized to work in Malta.
4. the applicant must apply for registration by means of the CNM's latest
application form.
* Application A - this application should be submitted by Maltese and EU
citizens
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Criteria which exclude RegistrationCriteria which exclude RegistrationCriteria which exclude RegistrationCriteria which exclude Registration
1. training not in line with the EU Directive 2005/36 and the latest edition of
the Maltese HCPA
2. a criminal record excludes the applicant of being registered
3. Non-proficiency of the Maltese language is not an exclusive criteria.
Section TwoSection TwoSection TwoSection Two
The process
1. Eligibility for registration is determined primarily on the basis of documents
submitted to the CNM. At this stage qualifications and training are reviewed and
considered in view of a) the EU Directive 2005/36 and Council Directive
2006/100 b) the HCPA and c) according to the relevant criteria stipulated for the
individual registers for nurses
The applicant must submit all the documents indicated in this section along with
the appropriate application form in order for the application to be processed.
Copies of any documents submitted must be authenticated by a lawyer or public
notary, showing full name, address, and signature. Applicants sending their
application from abroad should also have the documents that have been
authenticated signed by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Documents handed in are not returnedDocuments handed in are not returnedDocuments handed in are not returnedDocuments handed in are not returned
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CNM reserves the right to refuse considering any applications that do not observe
the process for registration as explained.
2. Documents submitted must be in the Maltese or English language.
Documents that are written in a different language must be translated to English
and both sets of documents must be submitted together. Documents to be
submitted include:-
a) the appropriate application form must be filled in completely and be legible
b) 1 Passport size photo
c) A transcript of nursing studies endorsed by the educative authority where
studies were followed. The transcript must clearly explain the number of hours
followed in theory and practice
d) Police conduct issued not earlier then three months from the date of
application.
e) Birth Certificate
f) Reference letters indicating the dates of years worked at a nurse (if one has
worked in more than one hospital, more than one letter should be submitted)
g) Diploma/Degree of studies completed
h) Copy of passport or identity card
i) Curriculum Vitae
j) Verification certificate of current registration and good conduct from your
original registering body/competent authority, issued not earlier then three
months of application date
k) A document from a national competent health/education authority, stating
that the professional training is in conformity with EU Directives 2005/36.
l) Receipt of the relevant fee. (kindly read article 9 of this section for the
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method of payment )
3. Maltese applicants must submit the following documents with their
applications b, c, d, e, f, i , k & m and a copy of the identity card from both sides
3b. Applicants who have just completed a degree or diploma course pursued
at Institute of Health Care, Malta and/or finish the Conversion Course held by
Department of Health, have to submit the application form, the receipt of 12
and police conduct only.
4. For those nurses who are registered with the NMC and come to Malta as a
Visiting Team the following documents need to be submitted with the
appropriate application form; b, c, d, e, f, j, k & m. The current original
verification certificate issued by the NMC must also be submitted.
5. It is normal practice when assessing registrations that an application is not
considered further when applicant is asked to produce further documentation and
fails to do so within 3 months from date such documents have been requested.
6. When all the requested documents are submitted, the application is
forwarded on to the designated sub-committee, who will in turn forward their
recommendation to the CNM.
7. The Council will only communicate with applicants. No information will be
given to third parties, including agencies.
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8. Methods of payment
According to legal notice 178/2008, the Council is collecting a 12 euro fee per application for EUmember state citizens.
Cheques (both local and foreign), should be addressed to the Council for Nurses andMidwives, Out Patients Department, Level 1, St. Lukes Hospital, GMangia Malta, with anote to deposit in CNM account, quoting account number.(Council for Nurses and Midwives account and Number 26 8203 8304 G04)
Bank Transfers should be sent to:Bank name: Central Bank of Malta
Account Number: 40001EURCMG5001HIBAN:MT55MALT011000040001EURCMG5001H
Applicants have to send the bank statement showing that the transfer was successful and ifpossible the receipt of payment.
Any bank charges or other charges are to be incurred by the applicant.
Receipts are only valid for 3 months as show on date of receipt or bank statement. If 3months have elapsed, applicants have to pay again.
On no account is money refunded.
Section ThreeSection ThreeSection ThreeSection Three
If the applicant is not eligible for registration he or she will be informed without
unnecessary delay.
If the applicant is eligible for registration he or she will also be informed without
unnecessary delay. These applicants may be required to move on to the second
phase of the application process being a language proficiency test which is done
by means of an interview.
Updated: March 2013
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