Rural & Remote
Nursing Relief Program
The program was established in 2002 in a Hub and Spoke model, with Hub sites servicing geographical zones across the state. The system be centralised to a state-wide coordination model of management and is located within the Rockhampton Hospital campus.
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Overview
The Queensland Health Rural and Remote Nursing Relief Program provides a pool of relief nursing (Registered and enrolled) staff for Queensland Health’s rural and remote facilities. This pool of relief nurses is used for the purposes of planned relief for periods of up to three (3) months duration.
Travellers?
There are several career pathways open to nurse who work in the Rural Relief Program. Joining this program is a great way to be paid while experiencing outback Queensland. You can choose the length of time for the contract with a minimum of four (4) weeks and negotiate the areas you wish to work in. Travellers from interstate are welcome to apply for this
Seachange?
Are you currently working within Queensland Health and would like a temporary change? Providing that leave without pay is approved or you maintain casual status, you can explore outback Queensland from the bush to the beach, you can experience the diversity of rural and remote nursing opportunities.
