Internal Promotions and Transfers Program


Your opportunity is here. At HMC we recognize that nurses and midwives are at the core of great patient care; we have invested in nursing and midwifery education and we are committed to retaining and rewarding expert, highly motivated nurses and midwives. The Nursing and Midwifery Internal Transfers and Promotions Program supports advancement of nurses’ and midwives' careers through a transparent transfer and promotion policy based on equality of opportunity.

About the HMC Nursing and Midwifery Internal Transfers and Promotions Program

The HMC Nursing and Midwifery Internal Transfers and Promotions Program provides opportunities for professional growth, promotes collaboration, assists in recruitment and retention of quality nurses and midwifes and recognizes and rewards excellence. It defines the required performance standard for the various levels of nursing practice and offers a means of providing nurses and midwives with an opportunity for professional growth and development. The Program is designed to help nurses and midwives grow their careers and is part of HMC’s commitment to providing the resources necessary to ensure continued career advancement.

About the HMC Career Ladder for Nurses and Midwives

We encourage our nurses and midwives to plan their career using the HMC Career Ladder for Nurses and Midwives, and to use professional development opportunities to progress in their chosen field. The career ladder identifies the professional and educational requirements for nursing and midwifery careers in management, clinical care, education and research.

For more information on the HMC Nursing and Midwifery Internal Transfers and Promotions Program, including the step-by-step process for applying for transfers and promotions and other useful resources such as required forms, the new HMC CV template, the Personal Development Plan template and the profiles of nurses who are successfully growing their careers at HMC, see the below links. Your opportunity is here!
The HMC Nursing and Midwifery Internal Transfers and Promotions Program at a Glance

The HMC Nursing and Midwifery Internal Transfers and Promotions Program provides a vehicle for HMC nurses and midwives to plan and develop their journey of professional growth. The Program is designed to:
  •  Increase opportunities for promotion.
  • Promote professional development though attainment of new qualifications, training and education. 
  • Increase role clarity and consistency. 
  • Provide opportunity to diversify and focus on an area of interest. 
  • Support and encourage the development of nurse and midwifery leaders.