More Junior Doctors and Nurse Practitioners for Regional NSW

The Goulburn electorate will benefit from an expansion of programs to increase the number of junior doctors and nurse practitioners in regional and rural locations.

Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the announcement, which will expand the Rural Resident Medical Cadetship Program by offering an additional 32 cadetships across the state bringing the total scholarships on offer to 50.

“This is a great opportunity for medical students from metropolitan areas to experience rural medicine in vibrant and close-knit communities, while receiving great support and guidance,” Mrs Tuckerman said.

Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the number of nurse practitioners in regional NSW will be doubled to 200 over four years.

“Nurse practitioners play an incredibly important role in rural locations where it’s a challenge to attract doctors, and this announcement is an enormous boost for these communities.”

“These are highly skilled nursing professionals that can operate autonomously in complex clinical settings,” Mrs Taylor said.

“By adding these extra doctors and nurses, we are providing our hardworking regional health workforce with vital backup and ensuring better health outcomes and a brighter future for NSW families.”

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