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Clinical Nurse - Community Health
Murgon
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2610694847 |
| Closing date | 12-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Sharon Shelswell |
| Contact details | (07) 4616 4930 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Clinical Nurse – Community Health, you'll play an important role in improving health and wellbeing across the community. From providing advanced clinical assessment and care planning to supporting people to better manage their own health, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver care that makes a meaningful difference close to home.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering comprehensive assessments, care coordination and evidence-based interventions that support positive health outcomes for individuals and families.
- Building trusted partnerships with patients, carers, community services and healthcare professionals to provide connected, responsive care.
- Leading and influencing safe, high-quality practice through clinical expertise, mentoring and continuous improvement activities.
- Promoting health, wellbeing and self-management through education, early intervention and preventative care initiatives.
Let's Talk About You
You're a confident and compassionate nurse who combines clinical expertise with genuine care for people and communities. You bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, helping others feel supported while navigating complex health needs. Whether you're coordinating care, mentoring colleagues or advocating for better outcomes, you'll take pride in making a lasting impact. Your approach reflects the values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage, and your commitment helps create healthier communities now and into the future.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Advanced assessment, care planning, case management and clinical decision-making skills.
- Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and community-based healthcare settings.
- A commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement and the professional development of yourself and others.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have a qualification in rural and isolated practice, immunisation, and/or postgraduate study relevant to community health.
Together, you'll help deliver safe, connected and compassionate care that strengthens the health of the community.
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.
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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