Starting out as a nurse or midwife can be both exciting and overwhelming.

The transition from student to professional brings new responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities – and it’s important to know you don’t have to navigate it alone.

QNMU’s New Graduate Day is designed especially for members in their first year of practice.

Around 2–3 months into your new role, you’ll join other early career nurses and midwives at the QNMU office for a full day of connection, learning, and discovery.

You’ll meet the different teams who work behind the scenes to support you and gain a clear understanding of the services and benefits available to you as a member.

This day is also about building networks.

You’ll connect with other grads who are going through the same transition, share experiences, and learn strategies to help you thrive both professionally and personally in your first year.

By the end of this program, participants will:

·         understand the role of the QNMU and the services available to support them

·         meet and engage with key QNMU teams, including industrial, professional, and legal staff

·         learn how to access advice, resources, and representation when needed

·         build confidence in navigating their rights and responsibilities as new professionals

·         connect with other new graduates and strengthen peer support networks.

This event is open to new graduate QNMU members and provides 6 CPD hours.

As a specialist education session delivered by the peak professional and industrial body for nurses and midwives in Queensland, this course meets the requirements for Industrial Relations Education Leave (IREL). Please check your IREL entitlements in your EB agreements and (if applicable) apply for this leave as early as possible.

Registration is compulsory to attend. For more information, or enquiries, please contact QNMU Education Team on [email protected]