Queen's to host nursing jobs fair

Hundreds of prospective nurses are set to benefit from a special jobs fair this week at Queen's University in Belfast.

At a time when Northern Ireland's healthcare system is under intense scrutiny, the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University is hosting the Nursing Jobs Fair in the Whitla Hall later this week.

The annual event, held this Wednesday, is an opportunity for final year nursing students from Queen's to meet up with front-line nursing staff from across Northern Ireland and discuss with them the varied career options that are available.

Hundreds of final year Queen's students will be meeting representatives from over 30 of Northern Ireland’s hospital and community Trusts and some of the larger independent sector employers. Competition is keen amongst the Trusts to attract these soon to qualify students, and their value is such that many of the organisations will interview on the day, four months before they even complete the course.

Professor Jean Orr, Head of School, said: "We are delighted to host this popular event at Queen's, bringing together the Province's future healthcare professionals with their prospective employers.

"Queen's as the leading provider of nurse education in Northern Ireland is proud of the role it plays in educating the nurses who will be the mainstay of the healthcare system for years to come. The fact that every Trust will be in attendance is testimony to the value that they place on our students."

Queen's is the leading provider of nursing and midwifery education in Northern Ireland, offering undergraduate nurse education in adult, mental health, children's and learning disability nursing. The School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of the largest in the University, with around 3,500 full and part-time students.

The Jobs Fair will take place in the Sir William Whitla Hall between 10.30am and 3pm.

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