Nursing Courses in Brisbane

Nursing Careers in Brisbane

Studying a nursing course in Brisbane will significantly improve your employability for nursing roles. In most cases, it is mandatory in Brisbane to have studied a nursing course, at least at a Diploma level, before being able to practice. There are a variety of accredited nursing educators in Brisbane to choose from, giving you the flexibility to study at your own level and pace.

Despite recent reports of over staffing in parts of Australia, demand for qualified nurses in Brisbane is fairly consistent. As of August 2017, SEEK showed over 800 nursing jobs available in Brisbane. Covering all specialisms from public health and general nursing through to paediatricians or dental nurses with plenty of openings for both experienced and newly qualified nursing graduates.

In fact, health and social care is projected to be the biggest employment growth area in Queensland and Brisbane with around 57,000 new jobs in the region by 2019. A rise of 10.9% from 2016. Alongside this, professional scientific jobs (including medical research) are expected to grow by around 37,000 jobs in the same time frame.

Within the greater Brisbane area there several large healthcare institutions including 8 major public hospitals, 4 private hospitals and around 40 smaller healthcare facilities. The city of Gold Coast is a short commute down the road (66 kilometers) and is also home to a further 30 healthcare centres including hospitals and specialist health centres. The Sunshine Coast urban area is roughly the same distance to the north of Brisbane which is also a hub for healthcare in the region.

Brisbane itself is a great place to begin or develop your nursing career. Besides employment opportunities there is also a lot of choice for training and development. Both undergraduates and postgraduates will find a lot of choice to begin or complete their studies.

The University of Queensland has a specialist school of nursing and midwifery which has an excellent range of health and social care courses. From biomedical science and psychology to speech pathology and social work. The university also offers excellent options for postgraduate development with opportunities to work with leaders in the field and to develop your skills within a world class and innovative environment.

TAFE Queensland provides access to loads of nursing courses in an assortment of campuses across the city, both in the suburbs and downtown. Courses include diplomas in sports development and fitness, nursing and dental technology amongst many others.

QUT (Queensland University of Technology) also provides a selection of courses in nursing. The Queensland School of Nursing operates in conjunction with QUT and includes several specialist research departments including Cancer, management of chronic conditions and palliative and dementia care.

Mater, which is one of Brisbane’s main hospitals, also offers an excellent selection of training including diplomas in nursing, anaesthetic technology and pathology, amongst many others.

Nursing Salaries in Brisbane

Australian nurses are some of the best paid in their profession globally with an average annual income of $60,000. Queensland’s population growth is the fastest in Australia (2014-15) at around 1.4% annually, with some suburbs of Brisbane growing by over 2% per year. So as the city and region grows, so does it’s demand for qualified nurses. Opportunities for career progression are many and varied in Brisbane, with vacancies for nurses of all levels through to surgeons and clinical researchers.

Life in Brisbane

Brisbane is regularly recognised as one of the cities with one of the best standards of living globally. Situated in a sub tropical climate with access to beautiful beaches, museums and cultural events, wine growing regions and lots of outdoors space, there is plenty to do outside of work.

If you’re looking for your first nursing opportunity, or your next big move, why not see what Brisbane can offer.