Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced the addition of four graduate nurses and midwives to the Young cluster.

Ms Cooke congratulated the new nursing and midwifery recruits, who will be working in wards and services in the Cootamundra Cluster, Temora Cluster and Young Cluster.

"The Cootamundra Cluster is receiving three, Temora Cluster is to get two and Young Cluster is receiving four," she said.

"Nurses and midwives are the backbone of the public health system and I am delighted to welcome them to our beautiful part of the world.

"Around the clock, 365 days a year, our nurses and midwives are on the frontline of the NSW health system providing care to patients and support to their families.

"I wish all our new starters the best of luck with their careers and welcome the invaluable contribution they make to our health system."

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Karen Cairney said it was wonderful to have so many graduates seeking to start their careers in the local area.

"The new nurses will be welcomed and supported by a comprehensive education and mentoring program," Ms Cairney said.

“MLHD provides the new graduates with a variety of clinical options to ensure they gain a range of experiences during their first year.”

"MLHD also provides ongoing opportunities for education and support from management to provide our communities with the best of care."

The increase in numbers is in line with more than 2400 graduate nurses and midwives launching their careers at hospitals and health services across NSW.

"This year there is a record number of graduate nurses and midwives - we have 51,000 nurses and midwives working in the NSW public health system, an all-time high - but we're working hard to boost this vital workforce even further," Ms Cooke said