Queensland nurses employed by the state’s public hospitals have “overwhelmingly” voted yes to a pay offer put forward by the government, ending a 10-month battle for better wages and working conditions.

The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union confirmed the tally of a ballot, with 83 per cent of members voting yes supporting the offer put forward in August for an 11 per cent wage increase over three years.

Queensland nurses and midwives have secured an 11 per cent pay increase. Credit: Courtney Kruk

The union told members this was a “huge improvement” from the government’s initial offer in May, which led to public nurses and midwives launching protected industrial action in June.

QNMU secretary Sarah Beaman said the decision showed the “incredible collective strength” of the union

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