Nursing & Midwifery Careers

The nursing and midwifery careers structure and guidance will support the establishment of a dynamic, future-ready nursing and midwifery workforce through three integrated career pathways: Clinical Practice, Operational Management, and Education & Research. Each pathway will provide structured progression and competency frameworks across all Levels of Practice—from non-registered staff, newly registered to advanced/expert roles. The careers resources will empower nursing and midwifery professionals to develop expertise, meet the reform agenda and deliver optimum care through having the right person delivery the right care. By investing in these pathways, we will strengthen workforce resilience, enhance patient/population outcomes and position nursing and midwifery as cornerstone professions in a modern health system.

The structure and process guidance provided under Nursing and Midwifery Careers

• Guide career development for staff working in a wide range of roles and practice settings: unregistered staff, through to newly qualified nurse/midwife level and onto experienced and expert practice levels.
• Improve career development and job satisfaction for our staff by outlining knowledge, skills and behaviours expected at each Level of Practice and support individuals to learn skills and experience that enable them to progress within their career journey.
• Promote a more agile workforce through recognising competencies that are transferrable across roles outlined within the three core career pathways.