Specialising

What most nurses and midwives find appealing is the range of specialty fields you can work in. Chances are there is one that suits you, your skills and interests.

The type of specialty you choose may depend on your lifestyle, strengths and/or an area of interest. The great thing is you are never hemmed in because you can change your area of work or specialty at anytime. All you need to do is apply to work in a different area, although some specialties may require you to do some more study.

This can range from a short up-skill course to a formal postgraduate qualification at university. Contact the individual university or TAFE campuses.

Postgraduate Scholarships are also available to help you specialise.

There are so many specialties to choose from – here’s just a few:

Clinical specialties and areas of practice

WA Health offers a large range of clinical specialties and areas of practice in which you can work. Becoming a specialist requires either postgraduate education or experience gained on the job.

Postgraduate Scholarships are also available to help you specialise.

The clinical specialties and areas of practice offered by each hospital and health service in the Western Australian public health sector differ.

Clinical specialties and areas of practice offered by hospitals

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» Why become a nurse or midwife
» Types of nurses
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