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Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 3 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2604680231 |
| Closing date | 11-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Vanessa Devereux |
| Contact details | (07) 4699 8828 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As an Enrolled Nurse – Mental Health, you'll play a vital role in supporting consumers on their mental health journey and strengthening outcomes across the Darling Downs community. Working alongside experienced clinicians, you'll help deliver safe, respectful and person‑centred care that truly matters.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Providing evidence‑based, delegated nursing care that supports recovery, safety and wellbeing
- Partnering with registered nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve shared care goals
- Using sound clinical judgement and clear communication to support patient flow and continuity of care
- Contributing to a positive, learning-focused environment that values quality, safety and improvement
Let's talk about you!
You're someone who brings both heart and skill to your practice. You care deeply about consumers, value teamwork, and understand the importance of dignity and respect in mental health care. You feel proud when your calm presence, clinical insight and compassion help someone feel heard, safe and supported. You're not just here to do a shift — you're here to create positive impact and grow with a regional service that values what you bring.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with no medication restrictions
- Experience or capability in delivering mental health nursing care under RN supervision
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, values‑led approach to care
- Commitment to learning, reflection and safe, high‑quality practice
You'll stand out if you have experience in mental health settings and/or additional clinical training relevant to mental health care.
Most importantly, you'll bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage — and use them every day to improve lives and strengthen community wellbeing.
This role is about delivering care you can be proud of, while living the values that define Darling Downs Health.
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
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
