Our programs offer the unique opportunity to work with remote indigenous communities, in both acute care and primary health care facilities.
In our program you'll get the additional support and education to help you transition from university to remote and rural nursing. You'll gain knowledge, confidence and skills in rural and remote clinical practice.
You can work across 4 of our facilities:
You'll have the chance to rotate through 2 placements over your 12 months as a graduate. The specific placements and locations depend on your skillset.
We'll support you with:
We employ graduates in full time, temporary positions for one year. After this year we encourage you to apply for a permanent position.
You'll have access to the rural nursing pathway, including education, leave, flights, isolation bonus and accommodation.
Most of our furnished accommodation is a private bedroom and bathroom, with shared common areas with 2 others.
You're welcome to look at private housing. However, at most of our sites there is high demand on rental properties and they are very expensive. There is also no financial support for graduates who use private accommodation.
Pets are not allowed at most of our properties.
Find out what it's like to work with us.
Recruitment opens in July and ends in August, and we hold interviews in September. Check the How to apply page for the exact dates.
Programs start in March and September.
You'll need to:
There's more information about the nursing and midwifery graduate recruitment process on the Queensland Health website.
We encourage you to apply if you're:
We reserve the right to accept applications outside of the graduate campaign.
Email the Nursing and Midwifery Education team at TCHHS-Nurse-Education@health.qld.gov.au