Question on Notice 466/2026: Nurse-to-patient ratio Cairns Hospital

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Answered: Yes

Question Number: 466

Year: 2026

Asked By: Hon S Miles

Minister Responsible: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services (Hon T Nicholls)

Asked Date: 12 May 2026

Answer Due: 11 June 2026

Date Tabled: 11 June 2026

Topic

Nurse-to-patient ratio Cairns Hospital

Question

With reference to the Queensland Health nurse-to-patient ratio mandates— Will the Minister advise the current mandatory number of FTE nurse positions required at the Cairns Hospital, when operating at tier 2 capacity, during (a) day shift and (b) night shift?

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