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.

Our district has been proud to play a leading role in the statewide response to COVID-19.

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

We provide employment and career opportunities to more than 14,000 staff across a range of professions.

Our team of 5,000 Nurses and Midwives work together to achieve excellence in health and healthcare for our patients and community. It is important to us that we provide the very best care and services for our patients and their families. We strongly support the health and wellbeing of our staff with ongoing professional development opportunities.

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

Staff who support the GradStart Programs in Sydney Local Health District are:

• Nursing and Midwifery Unit Managers
• Graduate Coordinators
• Clinical Nurse and Midwife Educators
• Directors of Nursing and Midwifery Services
• The Centre for Education and Workforce Development
• Sydney Local Health District's Nursing and Midwifery Executive

You can apply to GradStart Nursing Programs through the GradStart Career Portal (Applications open June 2022).

To access Sydney Local Health District's programs and streams, choose "Nursing – Sydney Local Health District" as your first preference.

All interviews are conducted as a District. Prior to your interview we will ask you about some of your interests and preference, such as:

• What program are you interested in?
• What stream do you prefer?
• What are your clinical preferences?
• Would you like to work part-time (32 hours per week ) or full-time (38 hours per week)

You can apply to GradStart Midwifery Programs through the GradStart Career Portal (Applications open June 2022).

To access Sydney Local Health District's programs and streams, choose "Midwifery – Sydney
Local Health District" as your first preference.

All interviews are conducted as a District. Prior to your interview we will ask you more information about the program you are interested in.

You can apply to MidStart Programs through the GradStart Career Portal (Applications open May 2022).

To access Sydney Local Health District's programs and streams, choose "MidStart - Sydney Local Health District" as your first preference.

All interviews are conducted as a District. Prior to your interview we will ask you more information about the program you are interested in.

Start your career with one of the leading local health districts in NSW.

To learn more about the eligibility criteria for each program, visit Careers in nursing and midwifery on the NSW Health website.

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