Key dates for the program

Monday 27 July

Expressions of interest (EOI) for the program are now open. You must submit an EOI and nominate your referees to be able to apply.

Submit an expression of interest

Monday 24 August

Program applications open. If you’ve submitted an EOI, and we have your referee reports you’ll get an email from us with a link to apply.

Start your life changing career with us

  • About the program

    We have exciting graduate opportunities for nurses and midwives. See where a life changing career with us could take you.

  • Pay and benefits

    We offer competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits for nurses and midwives.

  • Working in rural and remote

    Working as a graduate in rural and remote areas offers rewarding career opportunities and unforgettable experiences.

  • First Nation graduates

    We’re committed to growing and investing in our First Nations workforce to achieve equitable health outcomes for First Nations peoples.

  • How to apply

    How to apply for the Registered Nurse or Midwife Graduate Program.

  • Hospital and Health Service contact details

    Find graduate program contact details for each of our health services.

Our Registered Nurse and Midwife Graduate Program

Start a life changing career with Queensland Health where you can find:

  • one public healthcare system with over 200 different roles for you to choose from
  • a chance to make a lasting difference everyday.
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Transcript

Graduate Registered Nurse Emma: I moved here solely for the grad position because I knew what a good program it was and what a great opportunity it was going to be and how much I'd learn.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Vanessa: The graduate program offered through Queensland Health gives you the support and sets you up in a second to none way really.

Registered Nurse Chrystal: It was a well designed pathway to get me where I am now. I couldn't recommend it enough.

Graduate Registered Nurse Lauren: It is so fun, you meet the best people ever and you just learn a lot.

Graduate Registered Nurse Ivy: The social and emotional support that I received was amazing.

Registered Midwife Rachel: I was made to feel very comfortable, always encouraged to ask questions, always pushed to go and do further development.

Registered Nurse Lucy: The DONs (Directors of Nursing) to the exec right down to the other nurses and the clinical facilitators are amazing, they’ll support you all the way through, both on a personal level and in the hospital.

Graduate Registered Nurse Ebony: You're essentially a baby nurse out here, you do a lot of ED experience and everything does really get advanced over a short period of time. So, you know, you always having to challenge yourself.

Graduate Registered Nurse Emma: I've learned more in the last four months as a graduate registered nurse than I have in my whole nursing career.

Graduate Registered Nurse Emily: The professional opportunities for development and growth and all of the learning opportunities that we've had.

Graduate Registered Nurse Ebony: I relocated from the Gold Coast, and so, I just drove out they had the accommodation ready in the nursing quarters or nursing pods, you just come to the hospital, pick up your keys, get shown your room and then you’re good to go.

Acting Director of Nursing Corey: We like people who come with a go get attitude and like to work across everything and give anything a go.

Registered Nurse Chrystal: If you're doing a nursing degree and you're thinking about Queensland Health, throw your hat in the ring, get in there, you've got this!

With over 200 different roles to choose from, a career with Queensland Health can take you anywhere.

Apply now for our graduate nursing and midwifery program

Events

Join our upcoming webinars or watch past event recordings to find out how to succeed with your application and start your life changing career with us.

Our events include discussions with nursing and midwifery leaders, nurse or midwifery educators, graduate nurses, and midwives.

Hear from our graduates

  • Abby

    Hear from Abby, a graduate registered nurse from Central West Hospital and Health Service.

  • Chrystal

    Hear from Chrystal, a registered nurse who did her graduate program with Children’s Health Queensland.

  • Ebony

    Hear from Ebony, a graduate registered nurse from Central West Hospital and Health Service.

  • Emma

    Hear from Emma, a nursing graduate from Central West Hospital and Health Service.

  • Lucy

    Hear from Lucy, a registered nurse from Central West Hospital and Health Service.

  • Megan

    Hear from Megan, a graduate midwife from Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.

  • Vanessa

    Hear from Vanessa, a Clinical Nurse Consultant who completed our graduate program with Metro South Hospital and Health Service.