Solving Queensland’s nursing crisis.
Queensland’s public health system is under increasing pressure. As the population continues to grow and demand surges, the need for a more robust nursing workforce has never been greater.
According to the Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU), the state must recruit 2,360 additional nurses every year between now and 2029 to maintain safe staffing levels, deliver high-quality care, and reshape the system for the future.
These aren’t just numbers — they represent the urgent need to reduce burnout, create new models of care, and ensure patients are seen and supported when they need help the most. The QNMU’s 2024–25 State Budget priorities make it clear: without immediate and strategic action, the nursing shortage will continue to put pressure on hospitals and compromise care delivery across the state.
Understanding the challenge — and delivering a solution
At Health Plus People, we understand this challenge deeply — because we are already helping to address it.
Health Plus People takes a bold, industry-leading approach to care recruitment – setting a new standard in healthcare, aged care and childcare staffing. With unmatched industry expertise, cutting-edge recruitment technology and extensive global networks, we deliver exceptional candidates that meet the needs of Australia’s care employers. Our deep understanding of compliance, visa pathways and international people streams ensures a seamless process for our clients – giving them access to the people they need, when they need them.
At the heart of our approach is an unwavering commitment to candidate welfare, which ultimately empowers facilities to thrive. This is care recruitment done differently – compassionate, efficient, productive and exceptional.
The right people, the right process
In a system where existing nurses are overworked and retention is a growing concern, HPP offers a smarter, more sustainable way to build nursing workforces:
- International talent pipelines: We specialise in bringing highly skilled, fully compliant nurses into Australia from global markets, using a variety of visa pathways to accelerate recruitment timelines and minimise disruptions to care.
- Compliance at every stage: Our recruitment process is built around rigorous compliance standards, ensuring that all candidates meet the professional and regulatory requirements of the Australian healthcare system.
- Support that goes beyond the contract: HPP leads the way in candidate care. We don’t just place nurses — we support them through every stage of their journey, from mobilisation to integration and beyond, so they feel valued, safe and empowered to succeed.
- Workforce consistency: By delivering long-term, stable nursing placements, we help healthcare facilities avoid the constant churn of short-term contracts and agency gaps — creating a better environment for both staff and patients.
A people-first approach for a people-focused profession
The QNMU’s call for investment isn’t only about solving a staffing shortfall — it’s about reimagining what a resilient, modern public health system can look like. One that is more efficient, more equitable, and more caring.
At Health Plus People, we’re proud to be part of that future. We’re here to partner with Queensland’s healthcare providers to ensure that nurses — and the patients they care for — are supported now and into the future.
Because better care starts with better recruitment.