We employ more than 6,000 staff and are one of Australia’s leading academic and research health centres. Our rich history of health care spans more than 100 years.
Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and more treatment spaces as part of the Princess Alexandra Hospital expansion.
Work with us
Each year we see more than:
- 60,000 emergency department presentations
- 110,000 patients admitted for care
- 650,000 outpatient appointments
- 20,000 operations.
Join our talent pool
Submit an expression of interest and join our talent pool. We offer variety of jobs across different fields, whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career.
Our services and facilities
We offer a range of services for adults and children, including:
- medicine and surgery
- mental health
- cancer
- rehabilitation
- allied health
- specialist services.
We’re also Queensland’s major centre for:
- liver, kidney, bone, cartilage, and cornea transplants
- acquired brain injury
- spinal cord injury
- eye and bone tissue banks.
As leading experts in trauma management, we run services to respond to road accidents and retrieve patients with major trauma. We can transport patients to hospital by helicopter.
Research
The hospital is a major medical research precinct, home to one of Australia’s most advanced medical research facilities, the Translational Research Institute (TRI). Our Clinical Research Facility also leads clinical trials.
We work with other research groups and are a part of the Health Translation Queensland research network. The PA Research Foundation raises money to support our vital research activities.
Nursing
Our nurses and their high standard of practice play a vital role in patient care. Joining our team can open up exciting pathways to grow and advance your career.
Find out more about nursing at Princess Alexandra Hospital
Training and accreditation
We’re one of just two Queensland hospitals with a prestigious Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC).
We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we also have strong partnerships with Queensland’s leading medical schools, universities and TAFE Queensland. You can join our team to take part in:
Getting here
The Princess Alexandra Hospital is in Woolloongabba, south of Brisbane City. It’s a short 10-minute drive to the city centre.
The hospital is close to bus and train stations, major roads and the motorway. A bikeway that runs past the hospital will connect to the new Boggo Road train station in coming years.
Shops, cafes and several multi-level paid car parks are within walking distance.
Last updated: July 2024