As a leading health service in NSW, we are recognised for excellence in patient and family centred care, teaching and research.
Our District provides health services to more than 700,000 people living and working in Sydney's inner west as well as patients from across NSW and Australia. On an average day, we treat about 400 patients in our emergency departments, deliver more than 18 babies and have more than 100 nurses on the road in the community.

We are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity in healthcare and welcome and value everyone, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity. Our services are world class and our staff are dedicated and compassionate. Together, we strive to provide the very best for the health of our community today and in generations to come.

Sydney Local Health District is the place to build an exciting and rewarding career.

We provide employment and career opportunities to more than 12,000 staff across a range of professions.

Our team of 5,000 Nursing and Midwifery, work together to achieve excellence in health and healthcare for our patients and community.

Our team is important to us and we know that to provide the very best for our patients and their families, we need to support the health and wellbeing of our staff and provide ongoing development opportunities.

2021 Nursing and Midwifery GradStart and MidStart programs	Your Nursing or Midwifery carer in Sydney Local Health District	Start your career in Sydney Local Health District – Applying is easy

Our experienced team will support you to build on the foundations of your university studies to a nursing or midwifery career filled with possibilities.

Our supported and facilitated program will give you opportunities to work across a range of clinical specialties to develop and consolidate your skills, knowledge and practice.

Our programs are designed to:

• Provide a structured and coordinated approach to clinical practice development
• Promote workplace learning in a conducive climate
• Enhance collaboration and communication

GradStart Programs are conducted over a 12 month period and consist of:

• Structured Corporate and workplace orientation
• Lifelong learning skills development
• Supernumerary Days in the clinical unit
• Paid educational support days to support learning in the clinical environment
• Two six month supportive clinical rotations
• Self-assessment of learning needs
• Clinical skills and professional development record maintenance
• Clinical competency assessments
• Regular In-Service Program
• Clinical Competency Assessment
• Ongoing Coaching / De-Briefing

Staff who support the GradStart Programs in SLHD are:

• The Centre for Education and Workforce Development
• The SLHD Nursing and Midwifery Executive
• Directors of Nursing and Midwifery Services
• Nursing and Midwifery Unit Managers
• Clinical Nurse Educators

To be eligible for MidStart, please apply via the NSW Health 2021 MidStart centralised online recruitment site. 2021 MidStart positons in the SLHD are being offered at the following locations.

Start your career with one of the leading local health districts in NSW. Search “SLHD” at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/employment/Pages/default.aspx

All Sydney Local Health District programs start with “SLHD”