Join our dedicated team
Help us provide great care for our community and enhance the health and wellbeing of all Central Queenslanders. We're looking for passionate people to help us make a lasting difference.
Why choose a career at CQ Health
- Take charge of your decisions, find more chances to be a leader, and learn a variety of clinical skills.
- Get competitive salaries, extra financial incentives and lower cost of living compared to metro areas.
- Build meaningful relationships with patients and the community and make a lasting impact on their lives.
- Enjoy less commuting, a relaxed lifestyle and the natural beauty of Central Queensland.
- Explore funded professional development, mentorship programs and ongoing training to advance your career.
- Experience a close-knit, supportive work environment with strong social connections inside and outside of work.
More opportunities than you think
Our nursing and midwifery roles include:
- registered nurses
- registered midwifes
- enrolled nurses
- students in nursing
- assistants in nursing, for nurse grades 1 to 5.
Find out more about nursing and midwifery roles on the Queensland Health website.
Depending on the role, you may also get specific job training like:
- adult advanced life support
- paediatric advanced life support
- neonatal resuscitation
- the rural nurse program.
Career pathways
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Student clinical placements
We're providing hands-on experience and mentorship to equip the future of healthcare in our region.
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Nursing and midwifery graduates
We offer flexibility to specialise or rotate across departments for a well-rounded experience.
International applicants
At CQ Health, we believe diversity is our strength. It’s why you don’t have to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply for a position with us.
Learn more about applying with us.
Remote area nursing
We have a rural nursing pathway that provides benefits to our nurses and midwives working in remote areas.
Find out more about remote area nursing on the Queensland Health website.
Discover why people love working here
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CQ Health nurse is a home-grown talent
Registered Nurse Emma Singleton is a shining example of how Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) is fostering a workforce for the future.
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Nurse Navigator helps Kobie steer his own healthcare path
Emerald’s Kobie Simmonds feels his health is now in his own hands for the first time thanks to the support of Central Highlands Nurse Navigator Jessica Fromholtz.
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Meet Jungy, a rural nurse making a difference in Biloela
Jungy Ryu is the Associate Nurse Unit Manager at Biloela Hospital. She oversees the Emergency Department and ward, ensuring staff are performing to their best, she does clinical tasks, passes on directions, and addresses patient feedback.
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Rob has found his calling as a Clinical Nurse with the Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
Rob is a Clinical Nurse with the Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service. He loves working with diverse populations in innovative and holistic ways, developing and practising a broad range of clinical skills specific to mental health and substance use such as harm reduction, brief intervention, and psychotherapy.
Contact us
For general enquiries, contact our Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit by either:
Phone 07 4920 7076
Last updated: August 2024