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Registered Nurse - Emergency
Warwick
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/DD2603679229 |
| Closing date | 14-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Bonnye Miller |
| Contact details | (07) 4660 3598 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Registered Nurse in our rural hospital, you'll contribute to safe, responsive care that matters—often at the moments patients and families need it most. You'll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the support of colleagues who truly have your back.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering evidence‑based nursing care across acute, sub‑acute, and emergency presentations
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve timely, patient‑centred outcomes
- Using sound clinical judgement to assess, plan, and respond to changing patient needs
- Supporting quality improvement, safety, and a positive team culture in a rural environment
Let's talk about you!
You're a nurse who combines clinical skill with heart. You adapt quickly, stay calm under pressure, and take pride in providing care that's respectful, dignified, and compassionate. Rural practice excites you because it allows you to grow, step up, and be truly known by the community you serve.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Registration (or eligibility) as a Registered Nurse with the relevant national board
- Recent clinical experience with the confidence to work across a broad scope
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, patient‑first mindset
- Commitment to safety, continuous learning, and professional integrity
You'll stand out if you have experience in rural or remote settings and/or postgraduate study relevant to acute, emergency, or rural health.
Most importantly, you'll bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation, and courage to your practice—helping deliver care that makes a lasting 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.
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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