A NEW cohort of graduate nurses and midwives has started at Logan Hospital.
More than 1000 graduates are taking jobs at hospitals around the state this month.
“It’s an exciting time for the graduates because they get the opportunity to put years of hard work and study into practice and begin what I hope will be long and rewarding careers,” health minister Yvette D’Ath said.
“We know there is a national shortage of health care professionals so it’s important we grow and retain our own health workforce here in Queensland.
“These nurses are a vital part of the strategy to deal with a growing and ageing population.
“I want to wish the new nurses and midwives all the best for their careers and thank them for dedicating their lives to such a noble profession.”
Ms D’Ath said that they joined thousands of hardworking health staff across Queensland.
“Since 2015 we’ve delivered more than 17,000 additional frontline health workers in across Queensland,” she said.
“That’s 3106 more doctors, 10,638 more nurses and midwives, 1103 more ambulance officers and 2418 more allied health professionals caring for our community.
“This commitment adds up to nearly 10,000 more staff on hand to deliver world class health care to Queenslanders and their families.”
