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Registered Nurse - Oncology Day Unit
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2606686147 |
| Closing date | 09-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | For 6 - 12 months |
| Contact person | Leisa Otto |
| Contact details | (07) 4616 6413 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Registered Nurse in the Day Oncology Unit, you'll play a vital role in supporting people through some of their most challenging moments. From delivering specialised treatments to partnering with a multidisciplinary team, your work helps create safer, more positive outcomes for patients and their families.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering personalised, evidence-based care plans that support safe treatment and recovery outcomes
- Partnering with doctors and allied health professionals to coordinate high-quality cancer care
- Guiding patients and families through education and support that builds confidence and understanding
- Strengthening care standards through risk awareness, quality improvement, and clinical insight
Let's talk about you!
You bring both clinical confidence and genuine compassion to your work. You thrive in a team where every decision matters and every interaction can improve someone's experience. You're someone who takes pride in delivering safe, thoughtful care, while supporting others and growing your own expertise in a specialised environment. You're not just here to provide care—you're here to make a lasting difference for patients navigating cancer treatment.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with a valid practising certificate
- Proven ability to deliver safe, evidence-based care in a clinical setting
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
- Sound clinical judgement and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in oncology care and/or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation, and courage—helping to create care experiences that truly matter.
Together, you'll help deliver safe, compassionate cancer care that supports better outcomes for every patient.
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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