Year 12 students from Parafield Gardens High School are joining forces with clinicians at Lyell McEwin Hospital as part of a pilot program aimed at inspiring the next generation of nurses and midwives in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.

The Nursing and Midwifery Integrated Learning pilot is being coordinated by the Northern Adelaide Health and Wellbeing Partnership with participation from Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), Parafield Gardens High School and the university sector.

NALHN Nurse Educator Sarah Hill said the staff were excited to be working alongside the students to give them a taste of what’s involved in a career in nursing and midwifery.

"This program aims to allow the students to explore the diverse range of roles in nursing and midwifery and the different pathways available for them to pursue a career in their chosen area," she said.

"After all, the students of today are our potential nurses and midwives of the future."

The program sees 26 biology students matched to clinical mentors at NALHN, take part in both practical and classroom learning to explore a potential future career in health.

Participant Soraia Hassni (pictured right with her classmate Shugofa) said she had enjoyed gaining a better understanding of what was involved in a career in nursing and midwifery.

"The program is great as I get to ask the mentors questions directly while taking part in visual learning and gaining hands-on experience," Soraia said.

"I am already looking to my future and considering a career in emergency nursing."

The program runs through to Term Four and gives students an opportunity to see first-hand what it takes to be part of the healthcare workforce.

They will also attend learning events at the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide.

Parafield Gardens High School Teacher Matt Carter (pictured left with Rahila) said the feedback from students had been really positive.

"They are enjoying getting to know their mentors and explore the variation of nursing sub-specialties available," Mr Carter said.

"By introducing students to nursing and midwifery through this interactive learning program, we hope to build on the connection between those living and working in the north and ultimately inspire our students to consider pursuing a future career at NALHN."