NSW Health Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Jacqui Cross said school leavers and people considering a career change should think about a rewarding career in nursing or midwifery.
“Nurses and midwives make a significant contribution to the public health system by caring and advocating for patients to ensure they receive the best possible health outcomes,” Ms Cross said.
“We are committed to supporting our nursing and midwifery workforce through a range of cadetship and scholarship programs.”
The Enrolled Nurse Scholarships offer a position in the Diploma of Nursing program, cover course fees and lead to employment as an enrolled nurse in an NSW Health facility, following standard recruitment and registration processes.
The Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program, and Aboriginal Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships provide Aboriginal people the opportunity to receive financial and professional support during their university studies.
Christine Stephens, MLHD Director of Nursing and Midwifery said aspiring nurses and midwives can give back to their local community by choosing a career at NSW Health, with opportunities available in a variety of clinical settings.
“Our nurses are provided with opportunities in a variety of clinical settings to ensure they gain a range of experience and consolidate skills and knowledge developed whilst at university,” Ms Stephens said.
“Previous graduates have loved the learning opportunities provided at our regional facilities, and the reward of working and living in a vibrant and close-knit local community”.
Applications for Enrolled Nurse Scholarships, the Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship and Aboriginal Scholarships open on 9 January 2023.
The NSW Government announced the largest workforce boost in the nation’s history in the 2022-23 Budget with a $4.5 billion investment over four years for 10,148 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff to hospitals and health services across NSW.