QNMU members make a difference for every nurse and midwife
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union is run by nurses and midwives for nurses and midwives.
Together, we are the strongest and most successful advocate for nurses and midwives in Queensland with more than 65,000 members.
Time and again, QNMU members have worked together to bring about better wages and conditions and advanced the professional standing of nurses and midwives.
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Professional Indemnity Insurance
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All financial members are automatically covered for up to $10 million, or $70 million in the aggregate.
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Better wages and conditions
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Year in year out, the QNMU wins better wages and conditions for nurses and midwives, advancing the professional standing of our members in the workplace.
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Recognition under law
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QNMU members enjoy the peace of mind that their union is registered under Queensland laws and held to the highest ethical and legal standards. As a member, you have the benefit of a democratic, accountable and regulated union, which leaves no question that the QNMU will be:
- party to making or commencing a new Enterprise Agreement
- recognised under the Nurses Award
- able to represent you at work, in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission and other industrial courts and tribunals in Queensland.
The QNMU is part of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, which is also registered and recognised under federal Fair Work laws.
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Free legal support for work-related matters
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Members get free access to experienced lawyers for work-related matters, like wage claims, unfair dismissal and workers compensation.
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Discounted legal support for non-work related matters
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QNMU LegalPlus gives members access to discounted legal advice for all non work-related matters including wills and family law. The first consultation is free.
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Hotline support
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Our Member Connect team are just one phone call away if members need help or advice. All Member Connect staff are nurses or midwives with decades of combined experience.
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Continuing professional development
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Our one-stop CPD portal offers QNMU members a range of free resources to help meet members’ CPD requirements.
This includes free access to the ANMF clinical CPD hub (non-members pay $30 per topic).
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Free training and education delivered in-person
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Our extensive training program is offered to members right
across Queensland. It’s all FREE and counts towards CPD. In an average year, we deliver more than 25 different courses at locations all across Queensland.
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Access to professional programs
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QNMU members are invited to participate in our annual Professional Practice Awards and QNMU Mentoring program.
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Publications
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Stay up to date with what’s going on in nursing and midwifery,
including campaigns, health care trends and success stories. Our flagship magazine, InScope, is delivered to members quarterly. We also produce special member-only resources such as the Health and Safety Handbook and Nurses and the Law which are distributed FREE to members.
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A direct say at all levels
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Members decide how the QNMU is run. We operate from the branches up… Local branches vote on and set the agenda at our Annual Conference and elect our leadership team (who are all AHPRA regulated nurses and midwives).
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Exclusive benefits
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Union Shopper, New Daily Media, ME Bank, and Union Health all exist to give members the most bang for their buck. In addition, businesses regularly offer our members exclusive special offers.
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Our fee structure is fair for everyone (based on classification) and union fees are tax deductible. Furthermore, we're not-for-profit, so 100% of membership fees are dedicated to achieving the best outcome for nurses and midwives in Queensland.
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