The nurse heading for Finley is one of 65 newly graduated nurses who will commence their careers around the region this week.
This is the second intake for the year, following the 54 nurses who were employed in February.
Another 49 nurses are planned to come on board in August.
NSW’s regional health minister Bronnie Taylor said 2022 will be the largest ever graduate intake for the district.
“It is our workforce that makes the NSW public health system the envy of the world, and it is wonderful to see these newly graduated Registered Nurses choosing to begin their careers in rural and regional NSW,” Ms 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.”
Nearly all of the graduates have chosen to relocate from metro areas including Western Sydney, Newcastle and the Sutherland Shire to take up an opportunity in the district.
District Director of Nursing and Midwifery Christine Stephens said this year’s intake of graduate nurses was more than double compared with last year’s recruitment.
“We are pleased to provide additional employment opportunities to so many graduates and it’s been incredibly gratifying to see so many fresh faces joining the fold,” Ms Stephens said.
“We warmly welcome both local and metropolitan graduates to the District. For those relocating to MLHD they bring their families and friends to our wonderful regional communities and we are delighted to showcase what the district has to offer.
“Previous graduates have applauded the learning opportunities that regional facilities across Murrumbidgee Local Health District have offered, and the reward of working as a part of our local communities.”
Throughout their first year, graduates are provided with opportunities in a variety of clinical settings to ensure they gain a range of experience and consolidate skills and knowledge developed during their studies.
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