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
The 2025 MidStart Handbook has everything you need to know about MidStart.
2026 applications opening soon
Applications for the 2026 MidStart Program will open at 9am on Tuesday 20 May and close at 11.59pm on Monday 2 June 2025.
View our 2026 MidStart Midwifery Programs
Choosing your location
To apply for Sydney Local Health District's 2026 MidStart Program choose Sydney Local Health District as your first preference in your application.
Sydney Local Health District interviews
Interviews will be held in-person on Wednesday 3 July 2025.
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?
GradStart Program
The 2025 GradStart Handbook has everything you need to know about GradStart.
2026 graduate nursing and midwifery applications opening soon
Applications for the 2026 GradStart Program will open at 9am on Tuesday 17 June and close at 11.59pm on Monday 30 June 2025.
View our 2026 GradStart 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
Interviews will be held in-person from Wednesday 20 to Friday 29 August 2025.
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?
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