Professional Standards

Part of the Queensland Nursing Council's (QNC's) role is to assess and investigate concerns about the practice, health, competence or conduct of nurses and midwives in Queensland.

If we receive a report that a nurse or midwife's behaviour might be unprofessional or unsafe, the matter will be further assessed and more serious matters may be investigated.  Nurses or midwives with health problems may be asked to undergo a health assessment and those whose ability to provide safe care is in doubt may be referred for assessment of their practice skills.

As a result of these assessments, nurses and midwives may have certain limits and conditions may be placed on their registration or enrolment. The nurse/midwife will usually be required to practice under supervision.

If the individual poses a serious risk to patients' safety, their licence to practice may be suspended.

More information

For more information, please see our Professional standards policy and associated information sheets.

Or contact a Nurse Adviser or the Coordinator, Professional Standards on 07 3223 5100 or 1300 139 993 (for Queensland callers outside Brisbane) or email