In Sydney Local Health District, we value our nursing and midwifery workforce and are committed to creating opportunities for staff development and career progression. We celebrate successes both large and small, we invest in research and clinical innovation and we celebrate clinical excellence and our clinical leaders.

The nurses and midwives across our district are exposed to a range of education opportunities that give them the tools to create change in the way they work and evaluate their practice.

Our nursing and midwifery leaders are empowered with overseeing the highest standard of care and professional conduct in our district. They are there to support you in your practice and in your professional development.

Midwifery opportunities

Sydney Local Health District partners with several universities to develop specialist midwives across a range of maternity services. We support two midwifery pathways, the Bachelor of Midwifery program and the MidStart Postgraduate midwifery program. Canterbury Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital participate as home hospitals for all midwifery students in the district. 

We also proudly support the NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery cadetship program. The program provides support and assistance to Aboriginal people studying an undergraduate nursing or midwifery degree at university. To find out more about the program, visit the NSW Health website:
NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetships

Sydney Education

Training and development opportunities are available to all staff to enhance their careers. 

Our Sydney Education service works closely with our Nursing and Midwifery Services team to provide opportunities for education in key career areas including governance, engagement, innovation, clinical skills, management, leadership, education, research and technical skills.