Nursing Career Information

Nursing is an essential profession in the healthcare sector and has a long history of providing health care to individuals, families, and the community across all health care settings. Nurses and midwives make up the largest group of registered health professionals in the country. It is a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding field.

Nursing Roles

Nursing is an essential profession in the healthcare sector and has a long history of providing health care to individuals, families, and the community across all health care settings. Nursing involves a wide scope of practice, and a commitment to providing services that benefit individuals and the community, and respect human dignity. The nursing field is often described as fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding. Nurses and midwives make up the largest group of registered health professionals in the country. They work collaboratively with other health workers and can complete additional qualifications to become endorsed or to specialise in areas of nursing.

Midwife Jobs

Midwives are registered with the NMBA and adhere to important standards of practice. They are university qualified - either completing a Bachelor of Midwifery, or postgraduate Midwifery studies after a nursing degree. Midwives provide education, support and health care to women during pregnancy. They deliver babies and provide antenatal and postnatal services to women, their babies, their partners, and families. Midwives work in a variety of locations, including hospitals, birthing centers or patients' private homes. They play an important role in providing emotional support and advice to women during this special time.

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