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Registered Nurse
Taroom
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Darling Downs - Maranoa,Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2607688393 |
| Closing date | 06-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Brooke Wheeler |
| Contact details | (07) 4628 9900 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Registered Nurse, you'll deliver safe, person-centred care that improves health outcomes across the community. Working closely with patients, families and colleagues, you'll help create positive experiences and contribute to continuous improvement in care delivery.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering comprehensive nursing care that supports safe, effective and positive patient outcomes.
- Partnering with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible care experience.
- Providing guidance and support to colleagues while contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.
- Identifying opportunities to improve quality, safety and care delivery within the clinical environment.
Let's talk about you!
You combine clinical expertise with compassion and professionalism. You make sound decisions, build trusted relationships and take pride in delivering care that improves outcomes and supports community wellbeing. Guided by integrity, courage and a commitment to continuous improvement, you want your work to make a difference.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated clinical nursing skills and the ability to deliver evidence-based care.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with a collaborative, patient-focused approach.
- Commitment to quality, safety and ongoing professional development.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have postgraduate study relevant to your practice area and/or experience working across rural, regional or diverse healthcare settings.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, supporting their community and embracing opportunities to learn, grow and make a meaningful difference.
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.
For nursing and midwifery professionals, Rural and Remote Nursing Incentives may also be available, providing additional financial and professional support while enjoying the unique rewards of living and working in rural and regional Queensland.
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:
- Incentives available for Nursing staff who are working in rural and remote locations.
- 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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