Logan Hospital hosts inaugural Careers Fair to showcase job opportunities

• 1500 jobs on offer over the next two years at Logan Hospital
• Palaszczuk Government invests over $1 billion into Logan Hospital Expansion projects
• Expansion to deliver 318 additional beds and treatment spaces by 2026
• Inaugural Logan Hospital Careers Fair on 4 March to help recruit staff to new roles

The first stage of a $1 billion Palaszczuk Government investment into Logan Hospital will create 1500 clinical and non-clinical jobs over the next two years as 206 new beds and treatment spaces come online.

An inaugural Logan Hospital Careers Fair held today gave hundreds of Logan residents the chance to speak with current staff about the roles on offer and how to register their interest.

Logan Hospital serves one of Queensland’s largest growth corridors meaning demand for health services continues to rise.

The $460 million Stage 1 Expansion project will deliver 206 additional beds and treatment spaces at Logan Hospital, and an additional 112 beds will be delivered by 2026 as part of the $530 million Stage 2 Expansion. This is in addition to the refurbishment and expansion of maternity services which is continuing.

More information about job opportunities can be found at LoganHospitalCareers.com.au

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Yvette D’Ath

“With the growth of the hospital over the coming years, this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting a job in healthcare.”

“These 1500 new jobs, a 30 per cent increase on the current number of healthcare workers, are a result of this record $1 billion-plus investment into Logan Hospital by the Palaszczuk Government.”

“You can’t invest in capital expansion projects in health and not invest in staff, so I commend the Metro South HHS for taking this innovative approach to entice locals to look at careers with their local health service.”

“One of the key strategies to deal with the global shortage of healthcare workers is to grow our own. That’s why days like today go along way in encouraging people to consider a career in health.”

“Logan Hospital is already home to Queensland’s third busiest emergency department that provided care to more than 110,000 patients last year as well as over 89,000 inpatient admissions.”

Quotes attributable to Metro South Health Board Chair, Janine Walker AM

“This is a chance for people to become part of Logan Hospital at the most exciting time in its 33-year history.”

“The hospital is an integral part of the Logan community and holds a special place in my heart.”

“The spirit and commitment of Logan Hospital staff is second to none, and I hope we can welcome even more passionate people to the team to care for the local community.”

“I hope anyone looking for a career in healthcare makes the most of this wonderful opportunity.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Waterford, Shannon Fentiman

“Logan is a wonderful place to live and work, and one of the fastest growing communities in Queensland.”

“We need doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, cleaners, wardies, food services people – we need them all.”

“Logan Hospital is currently one of our region’s biggest employers, and I’m so excited by this announcement to recruit 1,500 more.”

“Logan Hospital is also a world-class teaching and research hospital, providing opportunities in specialist services like acute medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, cardiology, orthopaedics, renal medicine and maternity.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Logan, Linus Power

“This is really an opportunity of a lifetime to join a world-class team of health and support professionals.”

“It is important that anyone interested in one of these roles at Logan Hospital keep their eye on Smart Jobs or visit the Logan Hospital Careers website at LoganHospitalCareers.com.au where you can register for job updates.”

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