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Lead person‑centred care as a Clinical Nurse in Toowoomba’s Critical Care Ward. Use your advanced practice to coordinate complex care, mentor others and lift safety and quality—within a supportive, values‑led regional team making a real difference every day.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 6 (1)
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/DD2603678115
Closing date 16-Apr-2026
Job duration
Contact person Luke Phillips
Contact details (07) 4616 6497
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What your day could look like

As a Clinical Nurse, you'll play a critical role in elevating care for acutely unwell patients across our regional health service. From coordinating complex episodes to advancing quality standards, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver outcomes that matter for patients, families and the community.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

  • Leading coordination of complex care, applying advanced assessment and clinical judgement to achieve safer, faster recoveries.
  • Driving quality portfolios aligned to national safety standards, turning audit insights into lasting improvements.
  • Mentoring and guiding nurses and students, building capability and a positive, learning‑focused culture across shifts.
  • Steering shift coordination and change initiatives, aligning people and resources to meet demand without compromising care.

Let's talk about you!

You bring capability and care in equal measure. You think on your feet, act with integrity, and create calm, confident teams in high‑stakes moments. You're proud of turning evidence into practice and shaping a culture where patients feel respected and colleagues feel supported. You're not here to tick boxes—you're here to create impact for today and spark innovation for tomorrow.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA) and ongoing CPD.
  • Advanced clinical skills in acute/critical care and multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Proven experience leading quality improvement and safe work practices.
  • A mentoring mindset with clear, compassionate communication.

You'll stand out with regional or rural experience and/or postgraduate study relevant to critical care. Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage.

Together, we deliver safer, kinder care—today and for tomorrow.

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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