| Under the rules of the QNU membership is open to all people involved in nursing in Queensland.
Types of Membership
ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP
Membership is available for nurses working full-time, part-time and casually, and membership fees are set according to classification and hours worked. In order to be entitled to pay the part-time fee members need to be working 48 hours, or less, per fortnight. Members working in excess of 48 hours per fortnight should upgrade to full membership as you may not be completely covered for Professional Indemnity Insurance.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Membership is available to students who are studying nursing at either university or TAFE. Student membership attracts a discount rate and entitles students to receive the journal and provides access to our Library facilities.
Student membership is currently only $3.35 per month! Contact the QNU for details.
Please note:
- If you are a student and are working part-time in nursing, for example, as an Assistant in Nursing in the Aged Care industry, you need to upgrade your membership to the part-time rate as you will not be covered industrially or legally for part-time work.
- Student membership is only available for full-time students who are not engaged in any paid nursing work.
NURSES COVERED BY OTHER UNIONS
Membership is available to nurses who are covered industrially by other unions. For example, a nurse working as an academic at a university would be covered industrially by the National Tertiary Education Union, but may wish to retain membership of the QNU for professional reasons and for keeping up to date with the latest developments in nursing. This form of membership attracts a discounted fee and proof of membership of the appropriate industrial union is required.
NURSES WORKING IN BORDER AREAS
For nurses who work in both Queensland and another state - click here for more information.
PASSIVE MEMBERSHIP
Passive membership is available at a discounted rate for non-practising nurses only. This means that during a period of extended unpaid leave, for example, unpaid maternity leave, nurses can maintain their membership and receive up to date information from the Union without having to pay full membership fees.
Click here for more information.
If you have difficulties downloading these application forms, you can contact the QNU on (07) 3840 1444, or if you are outside Brisbane on our toll free number: 1800 177273 and an application form will be sent to you.
Note: Professional Indemnity Insurance
Please note that you will be covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance* once the Union has received your signed application form and payment of your dues. Your coverage is determined by your application - that is, if you join as a part-timer, but are working in excess of 48 hours per fortnight you may not be covered. You also need to ensure that if your circumstances change that you advise the union as soon as possible to ensure that your insurance coverage is maintained.
* Independent privately practising midwives are not covered by the QNU Professional Indemnity Insurance.
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| Downloadable Forms
2008/2009 Fee Schedule 
Membership fees for members and student members.
Membership Application
For new members, student members and members rejoining after a break. Also includes payment options form.
Direct Debit Request / Credit card payment
For members to change to direct debit from a bank, building society or credit union, or to amend existing direct debit details. This form is also to be used if you wish to pay by credit card or to update credit card details.
Direct Debit Service Agreement
For download in conjunction with the Direct Debit Request, please keep a copy for your records
Payroll Deduction
As of 1 October 2006, the QNU will no longer be offering payroll deduction as a payment option. Members on payroll deduction are encouraged to switch to one of our other methods of payment. >> Click here for more information (PDF)
Notes
Direct Debit and Credit Card payments:
- Direct debits: are processed from bank, building society and credit union accounts
- Credit card payments: are processed from Visa Card, MasterCard.
- Monthly Direct Debits/Credit Card Payments: are deducted on the 11th of each month.
- Fortnightly Direct Debits/Credit Card Payments: are processed each Thursday depending on your pay date.
- Scheduled payments: if the next scheduled direct debit or credit card payment is a weekend or public holiday then the direct debit is processed on the next working day.
- Changes to account details: any changes to bank account details etc should be in the QNU office at least three working days before the next scheduled processing date.
Correct fee: Please ensure you are paying the correct membership fee. Paying an incorrect fee can affect your industrial and professional coverage. If you do not have a current fee schedule, or have any questions, please contact the QNU membership section on 07 3840 1440 or, if outside Brisbane free call 1800 177 273, or download a copy from the QNU website.
QNU Privacy Statement: The QNU collects personal information from members in order to perform our role of representing their industrial and professional interests. We place great emphasis on maintaining and enhancing the privacy and security of your personal information. Personal information is protected under law and can only be released to someone else where the law requires or where you give permission.If you have concerns about your personal information please contact your nearest QNU office. If you are still not satisfied that your privacy is being maintained you can contact the Privacy Commissioner whose 1800 number is in the phone book.
Change of address or workplace: If you change address or workplace please let us know as soon as possible.
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