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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Care Team
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2603678572 |
| Closing date | 14-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full time |
| Contact person | Rebecca Midson |
| Contact details | (07) 4616 5290 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As Clinical Nurse Consultant, you'll play a critical role in supporting adults experiencing mental health crises across our region. From rapid, person‑centred assessment to cross‑team coordination, you'll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive care that truly matters.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Leading advanced triage and assessment to create safe, timely care plans.
- Partnering with ED, inpatient and community teams to deliver seamless responses.
- Lifting capability through consultation, mentorship and reflective supervision.
- Driving quality, safety and service improvements using data, risk insights and governance.
Let's talk about you!
You bring capability and care in equal measure. You think on your feet, act with integrity and dignity, and bring people with you in high‑stakes moments. You'll feel proud turning complex presentations into clear, person‑centred pathways that reduce risk and improve experiences—showing compassion, innovation and courage when it counts.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Current Registered Nurse registration (AHPRA/NMBA) with advanced mental health practice.
- Proven expertise in crisis triage, comprehensive assessment, risk formulation and care planning.
- Strong knowledge of mental health legislation, standards and safe, recovery‑oriented practice.
- Confidence with clinical information systems; collaborative leader and effective mentor.
You'll stand out if you have postgraduate mental health nursing qualifications and/or eligibility (or commitment) to train as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner.
Most importantly, you're passionate about acute mental health care and ready to grow your impact in a regional service that values compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage. Together, we'll deliver safer care and better outcomes for our community.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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