The Queensland government has reached a pay agreement with the state's nurses and midwives union after months of negotiations.

The agreement will deliver an 11 per cent rise over three years, including an immediate three per cent rise backdated to April, 2.5 per cent each year over the next two years and then another three per cent at the end of 2027.

The offer is the biggest wage increase for Queensland Health nurses and midwives since 2012 and puts most nurses and midwives on nation-leading pay.

The deal also includes double-time pay for overtime for all shift workers.

"With a sensible approach, we've been able to meet and come to this consensus," health minister Tim Nicholls said.

Union leaders have approved the offer and members will vote next week.

"Every nurse and mi

See Full Page