Graduates
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is renowned for the graduate programs offered to newly qualified enrolled nursed, registered nurses and midwives. Our programs are stimulating, comprehensive, and provide optimum transition to practice from undergraduate study in dynamic clinical settings to develop you clinically and professionally. The Women and Newborn Health Service offers the following graduate programs.
Graduate Midwife Program
Purpose
The purpose of the Graduate Midwife Program (GMP) is to facilitate the transition of beginning level Midwifery practitioners into the workforce. Graduates gain exposure to a variety of clinical settings in a supportive environment, while consolidating theoretical learning, critical clinical skills and judgement.
Who is eligible?
Midwives who have completed their studies after 01 January 2023 and are/will be eligible for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
About the program
The program is designed for midwives in their first year of practice and consists of a 12 month pre-arranged clinical rotation, with paid study days, regular tutorials and clinical support including a mentorship program. Elective clinical placements include:
- Midwifery Group Practice
- Visiting Midwifery Service
- Mother and Baby Unit
- Special Care Nursery
- Emergency Centre
- Adult Special Care Unit
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Diabetes Service
- Women and Newborn Drug and Alcohol Service
- Dual Degree graduate placement
- Osborne Park Hospital
- WA Country Health Service
Availability
Recruitment into the program occurs once per year in March for programs commencing in August and January.
Applications
Applications for graduate positions (nursing and midwifery) at WNHS are accepted through the WA Health GradConnect portal (external site).
Graduate Nurse Program
Purpose
The Women and Newborn Health Service (King Edward Memorial Hospital) are offering an opportunity for the newly qualified registered nurse to work within women’s health in our operating theatres, post anaesthetic care unit (PACU), day surgery unit (DSU) and our gynaecology inpatient ward. The aim of the program is to gain introductory perioperative knowledge and skills, enabling safe practice within the perioperative setting as well gaining specific experience within the area of women’s health.
On completion of the Graduate Nurse Program there may be an opportunity to apply for an on-going position at KEMH as well as subsidised post-graduate education.
Who is eligible?
Registered nurses who have completed their studies after 01 January 2023 and are / will be eligible for registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
About the program
The Graduate Nurse Program is a 12-month program which includes:
- Rotations through all WNHS Perioperative Specialties including Gynaecology, Gynae-Oncology, Gynae-Urology, Obstetrics and Emergency Theatres.
- Theatre rotations include exposure to laparotomy surgery, laparoscopic surgery, fertility procedures, high risk obstetric surgery along with other specialty surgeries.
- Five paid study/experience days - to enhance role development, reflective practice and clinical knowledge
- Monthly graduate seminars for peer support, clinical and professional development
- Supernumerary clinical days at commencement in each area
- Access to a designated perioperative mentor throughout the program
- Clinical support from the Staff Development Nurses, Specialty Clinical Nurses and Nurse Educator
- Optional 3 month rotation within a WACHS site during their 12-month program
- Opportunity to apply for the WNHS Graduate Nurse Research Internship
WNHS Graduate Nurse Program / WACHS (Perioperative)
The Women and Newborn Health Service (King Edward Memorial Hospital) along with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) are offering an opportunity for the newly qualified registered nurse to gain introductory perioperative knowledge and skills within the metro and country settling through a 12-month graduate program. 6 months will be spent at KEMH operating theatres, post anaesthetic care unit (PACU) and day surgery unit (DSU) within the perioperative women’s health specialties listed above. The additional 6 months will be spent in the rural/remove setting where the graduate will gain exposure to operating theatres, PACU and anaesthetics at their chosen WACHS site.
Availability
Recruitment into the program occurs once per year in March for programs commencing in August and January.
Applications
Applications for graduate positions (nursing and midwifery) at WNHS are accepted through the WA Health GradConnect portal (external site).
Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program
Purpose
Women and Newborn Health Service (King Edward Memorial Hospital) has been offering a Graduate Enrolled Nurse Program since August 2022 to provide newly graduated nurses with the opportunity to work specialist women’s health.
On completion of the Graduate Nurse Program there may be an opportunity to apply for an on-going position at KEMH.
Who is eligible?
Enrolled nurses who have completed their studies after 01 January 2023 and are/will be eligible for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
About the program
The Graduate Nurse Program is a 12-month program which includes:
- rotations through the day surgery unit, outpatient clinics and inpatient gynaecology ward.
- one intake in August each year.
- five paid study days - to enhance role development, reflective practice and clinical knowledge.
- seminars for peer support, clinical and professional development.
- four supernumerary clinical days at commencement in each area.
- clinical support from the Staff Development Nurse/Midwife and Nurse Educator.
Applications
Applications for graduate positions (nursing and midwifery) at WNHS are accepted through the WA Health GradConnect portal (external site).
Mental Health Transition to Practice Program
Visit the NMHS Mental Health Transition to Practice Program (external site) webpage for information.