Where nursing and midwifery can take you
We have exciting and rewarding roles for nurses and midwives at a range of levels.
Many staff begin their career in entry level or graduate roles, and do more study to meet the requirements to practice in advanced roles.
A lot of nurses and midwives work in hospitals, health centres or in people’s homes, but we also have roles in:
- mental health
- prison healthcare
- aged care
- cancer care
- intensive care
- operating theatres
- child, youth and family health
- rehabilitation
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Nursing
Entry level and early career nursing roles
Grade 1 to 5
- Assistant in nursing—patient care – grade 1
- Undergraduate student in nursing – grade 2
- Enrolled nurse – grade 3 and 4
- Registered nurse, including mental health nurse – grade 5
We have a structured program to support new graduates.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can also work with us while at university through our First Nations cadetship program.
Senior and advanced practice nursing roles
Grade 6
- Clinical nurse
- Associate clinical nurse consultant
- Associate nurse unit manager
- Associate nurse manager
- Associate nurse educator
- Associate nurse researcher
Grade 7
- Clinical nurse consultant
- Nurse manager or unit manager
- Nurse educator or researcher
- Public health nurse
- Nurse navigator
- Nurse practitioner candidate
Grade 8
Nurse practitioner
Midwifery
Entry level and early career midwifery roles
- Assistant in nursing—midwifery – grade1
- Undergraduate student in midwifery – grade 2
- Registered midwife – grade 5
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can also work with us while at university through our First Nations cadetship program.
Speciality roles
Endorsed midwife – grade 5, 6 or 7
Senior and advanced practice midwifery roles
Grade 6
- Clinical midwife
- Associate clinical midwife consultant
- Associate midwife unit manager
- Associate midwife manager
- Associate midwife educator
- Associate midwife researcher
Grade 7
- Clinical midwife consultant
- Midwife manager or unit manager
- Midwife educator or researcher
- Midwife navigator
Sterilisation roles
Assistant in nursing—sterilising services – grade 1
Management roles
We have managers and directors (grades 9 to 13) who lead nursing and midwifery teams in our health services across Queensland.
Rural and remote nursing and midwifery
We have fantastic incentives for nurses and midwives in rural and remote areas. If you like the flexibility of agency employment, you can also do relief nursing in rural and remote areas with Rural and Remote Connect.
Start your career with us
Starting your career as a nurse or midwife can lead to a range of exciting opportunities in healthcare.