Nursing and Midwifery Careers
Sydney Local Health District is proud to employ nurses and midwives who are experienced, dedicated and professional.
Are you looking for a highly specialised, supportive and evidence-based Transition to Practice program?
Sydney Local Health District offers a range of career pathways to enhance your professional development.
Start your future career in Nursing or Midwifery with us.
As an employer we offer:
- Transition to Practice Programs
- A diverse range of clinical specialties and career opportunities
- Professional support
- Education and development – including governance, engagement, innovation, clinical skills, management, leadership, education, research and technical skills
- A range of experience in community-based services and teaching hospitals in a metropolitan setting
- Flexible working hours
Our Recruitment Programs
Our experienced team will help you build on the foundations of your university studies to support your transition from a new graduate to a confident Registered Nurse or Midwife with exciting career opportunities.
Our programs provide opportunities to work across a range of clinical specialties to develop and consolidate your skills, knowledge and practice. They are designed to:
- Provide a structured and coordinated approach to clinical practice development
- Promote workplace learning
- Enhance collaboration and communication
MidStart Program
2025 postgraduate midwifery student position recruitment
Applications for MidStart Recruitment open 9am Tuesday 21 May and close 11.59pm Monday 3 June 2024.
The 2025 MidStart Handbook has everything you need to know about MidStart.
Apply now
Choosing your location
To apply for Sydney Local Health District's 2025 MidStart Program choose Sydney Local Health District as your first preference in your application.
View our 2025 MidStart Midwifery Programs
Sydney Local Health District interviews
Applicants will receive an email with interview details and a survey to complete. In this survey you will be asked:
- Where would you like to work?
- What university would you like to attend?
Interviews will be held face-to-face on Wednesday 3 July 2024.
GradStart Program
GradStart Information Session
The Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services invites you to join us at our 2025 GradStart Information Session.
Find out more about working in Sydney Local Health District.
4.30–6.30pm, Monday 3 June 2024. The event will be held at Sydney Education, Rozelle.
Register today!
2025 graduate nursing and midwifery recruitment
Applications for GradStart recruitment open 9am Tuesday 18 June 2024.
The 2025 GradStart Handbook has everything you need to know about GradStart.
View our 2025 GradStart Nursing Programs
Choosing your location
To apply for Sydney Local Health District's GradStart programs and streams, choose one of the following options as your first preference in your application:
- Nursing – Sydney Local Health District; or
- Nursing – Sydney Local Health District - Mental Health Services
Sydney Local Health District interviews
Applicants will receive an email with interview details and a survey to complete. In this survey you will be asked:
- Where would you like to work?
- What is your program and stream preference?
- What are your clinical preferences?
- Would you like to work part-time (32 hours per week) or full-time (38 hours per week)
- When will you be ready to start work?
Interviews will be face-to-face café style from Monday 19 August to Friday 23 August 2024.
Enrolled Nurse Transition Program
Sydney Local Health District intake period
Intakes for our Enrolled Nurse Transition Program commence regularly throughout the year.
Sydney Local Health District Enrolled Nurse Transition program is a 12-month program designed to support the transitional phase of your Enrolled Nursing career.
We offer clinical support and access to a variety of learning opportunities.
Positions offered in this program are either full-time or part-time on a rotating roster. Facilities and Services involved in the program include Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Canterbury Hospital; Concord Hospital; Balmain Hospital; and Mental Health Services.
The program will further develop your skills, knowledge and confidence through:
- A structured orientation program
- Two 6-month clinical rotations
- Supernumerary clinical days
- Four study days throughout the year
- Regular reflective practice sessions
- Regular in-service education
For more information about the Sydney Local Health District Enrolled Nurse Transition program contact our Enrolled Nurse Clinical Practice Development Coordinator on 0459 851 347 or email mandy.burgess@health.nsw.gov.au