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Registered Nurse - Perioperative
Kingaroy
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2609692365 |
| Closing date | 19-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Megan Johnstone |
| Contact details | (07) 4162 0307 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Registered Nurse - Perioperative, you'll be part of a team that helps people through some of their most important healthcare experiences. You'll combine expert clinical care with compassion and teamwork, supporting patients before, during and after surgery while contributing to a culture where safety, respect and excellence thrive.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering high-quality perioperative care that improves patient experiences and outcomes.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide safe, seamless and person-centred care.
- Sharing your knowledge, supporting colleagues and helping create a positive team environment.
- Contributing to quality improvement and best-practice initiatives that strengthen care delivery.
Let's talk about you!
You're more than a skilled clinician. You're someone who values connection, thrives in a team environment and takes pride in making a difference when it matters most. You bring compassion to patient care, integrity to your decision-making and courage to step up when challenges arise. Whether you're supporting a patient through surgery, mentoring a colleague or embracing a new learning opportunity, you're driven by the chance to create positive outcomes and contribute to a community that genuinely appreciates what you do.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Recent perioperative nursing experience and well-developed clinical judgement.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Commitment to professional growth, quality care and continuous improvement.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have postgraduate study in a relevant specialty area and/or experience supporting education, mentoring or team leadership.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about perioperative nursing, committed to exceptional patient care and excited by the opportunity to build a rewarding career and lifestyle in a supportive regional community.
In this role, you'll help deliver outstanding care while embodying the values of compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage.
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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