Nursing and midwifery careers
At Peel Health Campus, our team of nurses and midwives play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community.
As part of a dedicated group of health professionals, our nurses and midwives embody the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) (external site) vision of excellent health care, every time.
We believe nursing and midwifery is both a science and an art – grounded in evidence-based practice, advanced technology, and ongoing research, and enriched by the human connections we build with patients, families, and colleagues.
Why choose Peel Health Campus
As a member of the SMHS network, you’ll benefit from:
- access to cutting-edge education and training through SMHS facilities
- career progression pathways across the broader health service
- opportunities to contribute to local, national, and international research.
We pride ourselves on being a smaller metropolitan site where you’re more than just a number. We take the time to get to know you and offer personalised support to help you achieve your individual career goals.
To support future healthcare services in the region, our planned redevelopment will include:
- a palliative care hospice
- a new mental health inpatient ward and emergency centre
- an additional operating theatre and reconfigured day procedure unit.
These projects will create exciting career opportunities for nurses across a range of specialties and care settings.
Learn about:
- benefits of working with SMHS
- living and working in the Peel region (external site)
- nursing conditions, salaries, entitlements and provisions (external site).
SMHS Registered Nurse Pool Acute Care Services recruitment at Peel Health Campus now open
Applications for Peel Health Campus Registered Nurse Pool Acute Care Services (Position No. CRVCID698000) are now open until 4:00pm Monday 1 December 2025.
Registered Nurse Pool Surgical & Maternity Services recruitment at Peel Health Campus now open
Applications for Peel Health Campus Registered Nurse Pool Acute Care Services (Pool ref 00018411) are now open until 4:00pm Monday 1 December 2025.
Explore rewarding nursing and midwifery opportunities
Our Emergency Department (ED) is where teamwork, clinical expertise and compassion come together to deliver exceptional care.
Combining high-impact clinical work with the laid-back charm of Mandurah’s coastal lifestyle, the 48-bed department cares for both adult and paediatric patients
Exposure to a wide range of clinical scenarios makes this the ideal setting to build skills and broaden experience. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate through and specialise in areas such as:
- acute assessment and resuscitation
- rapid care for less urgent presentations
- observation and short-term treatment under the emergency medical team.
As part of the Peel Health Campus Redevelopment Project, the ED is being reconfigured to better meet future needs, including a dedicated 10-bed mental health emergency centre and new medical imaging facilities.
Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll be encouraged to grow, lead and innovate.
General medicine
Cove
Ward is a 22-bed general medicine ward with 4 flex beds. Its diverse patient mix across general medicine, surgical and palliative care provides diverse and rewarding clinical experiences.
Cove Ward’s dedicated ‘home team’ medical consultant model ensures consistent communication and continuity of care.
Direct access to the adjacent transit lounge supports safe, efficient discharge and improves patient flow.
Nurses are enabled and supported to work to their full scope of practice.
General medicine and surgery
Barker Unit is the hospital’s only general medical and surgical ward. This fast paced, dynamic unit provides acute medical care and post-operative surgical care across a range of specialities including general surgery, orthopaedics, urology and gynaecology.
The recently opened 6-bed Nurse Specials Unit provides high acuity care, including but not limited to:
- cardiac monitoring
- mild to moderate DKA
- high flow oxygen treatment modalities.
Every day brings our nursing staff variety, teamwork and the opportunity to grow.
Palliative care and rehabilitation
Our 40-bed general medical Whelan Ward specialises in palliative and rehabilitation care. This includes:
care for patients with acute medical conditions, many of whom come from our emergency department,
- sub-acute care patients receiving complex rehabilitation, orthogeriatric rehabilitation and neurorehabilitation care
- palliative care for patients with life-limiting conditions for palliative care, supported by ward-based consultants and clinical nurse specialists to ensure a holistic approach to symptom management and support.
These nursing opportunities expand your skills across a variety of medical specialties.
Our Graduate Nurse and Midwifery Program offers a positive and rewarding start to your professional career as well as the chance to be part of our friendly and dynamic nursing team.
The program is a 12-month fixed term contract with two clinical rotations of 6 months each. We have:
- registered nurse intakes twice each year (February and August)
- a registered midwifery intake once a year (February)
- an enrolled nurse intake once a year (August).
Our staff are committed to providing a supportive environment where you will be assisted to develop clinical competence and safe practice.
All enrolled and registered nurse and midwifery graduates are required to apply for positions online at GradConnect (external site).
Are you a passionate, dedicated midwife looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment?
Our growing maternity team provides antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care in a safe, respectful and culturally appropriate way
Our midwives advocate for women through individualised, evidence-based support and empower them through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
The 12-bed Bennett Ward includes 12 maternity beds for antenatal and postnatal care, plus there are 3 birthing suites designed for comfort and safety.
Whether you're experienced or newly qualified registered midwife, this is your opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, woman-centred setting that encourages professional growth and innovation.
Our oncology and haematology unit provides chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other therapeutic infusions to patients.
This 8-chair unit offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care and is a unit where clinical excellence meets heartfelt compassion.
If you're passionate about oncology and haematology nursing, you'll find a meaningful career here.
The purpose-built, 12-
bed Sarich Paediatric and Women’s General Medicine Ward cares for:
- children aged 14 days to 16 years with medical or surgical needs
- adult female medical patients
- paediatric ambulatory care patients, including referrals from Perth Children’s Hospital and Community Health.
Its staff work closely with Perth Children’s Hospital and local health services to ensure children in the Peel region receive the care they need, close to home.
These nursing roles provide the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
Perioperative
With a well-equipped 4-theatre department, we deliver a diverse range of surgical services, including after-hours emergency and obstetric care.
Whether you are looking to expand your skills across a variety of surgical specialties, or to bring your perioperative expertise to a team that values excellence, innovation and care, we have the role for you.
Endoscopy
Our specialised endoscopy unit offers a dynamic mix of elective and urgent procedures, making every day an opportunity to learn and grow.
Whether you're starting your journey in endoscopy or bringing years of experience, our unit offers the perfect setting to advance your career while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.
Day surgery
Our dedicated day surgery unit – the Webster Ward – manages a high volume of elective procedures. It delivers specialised surgical nursing across diverse short-stay procedures, providing safe, timely and compassionate care.
Whether you're starting out in perioperative care or bringing years of experience, Webster Ward offers the ideal setting to grow your skills and contribute to excellent patient outcomes.
Our 12-chair satellite renal unit provides haemodialysis to patients with chronic renal failure.
In close communication with Fiona Stanley Hospital – also part of the SMHS hospital network – we ensure continuity of care and access to specialist support.
Whether you're an experienced renal nurse or looking to specialise, our unit offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where your skills make a real impact.