Registration & Enrolment

The Queensland Nursing Council's (QNC's) mission is to provide for safe and competent nursing and midwifery practice in Queensland.  Issuing licences; keeping a register and roll of licensed nurses and midwives who have completed an approved course; and assessing nurses' and midwives' competence for the annual renewal of their licence are some of the activities we undertake to achieve this.

The requirements for eligibility for a licence to practise nursing in Queensland are set down in sections 54 and 77 of the Nursing Act 1992.  These requirements are outlined in more detail in our Registration Policy. We accept and consider applications under the provisions of the Nursing Act 1992, the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 and the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 2003.

When considering applications, our primary concern is to ensure that the applicant has been appropriately educated and is fit and competent to practise as a nurse or midwife. This may include consideration of criminal history and/or disciplinary action taken by another registering authority. At the same time, we recognise the importance of a licence to practice for each nurse, and we are committed to providing high quality client service and to treating all applicants fairly and equitably.

For more information about:

1. What you need to consider if you want to be a nurse or midwife click here.
2. Courses leading to qualifications as a nurse or midwife click here.
3. Registration and enrolment in Queensland, contact us by or phone us on (07) 3223 5111 or 1300 139 993 (Queensland callers outside Brisbane).