The Central Coast health workforce has been boosted with 123 new graduate nurses and midwives beginning their careers at Gosford and Wyong hospitals this year.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said they are among a record 3,600 nurses and midwives set to commence working across 130 NSW public hospitals and health services.
“The work that nurses and midwives do is at the very heart of the public health system, caring for people in our hospitals, at home and in our communities,” Crouch said.
“The commitment, compassion and skills they bring to the role make a huge difference and contribute greatly to the health and wellbeing of the people across our region.
“I am incredibly pleased to welcome the new recruits to the Central Coast Health District and know that they will make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of our community.”
Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said more than a third of the record number of graduates beginning their careers with NSW Health have chosen to work in rural and regional hospitals.
“It is so wonderful to see so many nurses and midwives either choosing to move to the bush or returning home so they can care for their communities,” Taylor said.
“As someone who spent the best part of their nursing career at a regional hospital, I know the skills and experience these new nurses will gain will set them up for success into their future nursing career.
“On behalf of our regional communities, I am thrilled to welcome this next generation of nurses and midwives and wish all our new starters the very best of luck as they embark on their new career.”
The latest statewide intake of graduate nurses and midwives is an 18 per cent increase on last year and the largest intake of any state or territory in Australia.
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Media release, Feb 14
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch