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Nursing and midwifery in Western Australia

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Nurses and midwives lead exciting lives! These are professions that can take you as far as you want and can reward you personally, professionally and financially. Nursing and midwifery are challenging and if you thrive in this environment, there is no better place to be and no better job.

There are a range of different fields and levels of nursing and midwifery open to you depending on your lifestyle, strengths and preferences. You can take a number of pathways to become a nurse or midwife.

Nursing and midwifery provide you with the opportunity and flexibility to progress and learn new skills. You can choose to be a general nurse, a midwife or specialise in areas such as emergency, mental health, paediatrics or oncology. Your skills will always be in demand and you can work almost anywhere in the world.