The Nurse Re-entry Program is an Australian Government initiative supporting general practices to build their capability by hosting nurses in supervised placements. The program helps nurses who haven’t practised in the last 5-10 years to return to the workforce through paid, supervised placements in general practice. The program also supports nurse practitioners transitioning into general practice.

Eligible nurses are matched with accredited general practices to complete their placement, meet NMBA requirements and regain full registration.

This program also benefits practices by strengthening their teams, training nurses in-house and creating efficiencies. Eligible practices may receive a grant to support participation and there is no obligation to employ the nurse permanently after the placement is complete.

We coordinate the matching process, confirm supervision requirements and provide resources to guide you.

Expressions of interest are now open. Nurses can submit an EOI to return to practise and practices can submit an EOI to host a placement.

For more information, contact our Nurse Re-entry Program team via email.