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Local Career Opportunities

For nurses considering a career in Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA), Western NSW Local Health District offer an innovative new grad program in Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo.

This is the only program that combines Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol training as part of the new graduate experience, with new graduates receiving a Certificate in Mental Health Nursing from Notre Dame University Australia on completion.

Western NSW mental health, drug and alcohol (MHDA) careers
Western NSW GradStart

Meet Kendall – Mental Health Gradstart

Meet Taylor – Mental Health Gradstart

Meet Lucia – Mental Health Gradstart