Clinical Nurse - Perioperative

Queensland Government; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Diverse and inclusive culture

Wellbeing programs (EAP, private heath

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in Australia seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse to deliver advanced perioperative care and lead teams in a dynamic surgical environment.

You will mentor colleagues, coordinate patient care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance safety and outcomes for our diverse community across the Darling Downs region.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with relevant professional authority requirements.
• Recent perioperative nursing experience with strong clinical capability across the surgical environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support safe, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering advanced, evidence-based perioperative care that promotes safe, effective and positive patient outcomes.
• Leading and supporting colleagues through clinical guidance, mentoring and collaborative decision-making across the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinating patient care and clinical priorities to ensure efficient, responsive and high-quality service delivery.
• Driving quality improvement initiatives that enhance safety, strengthen clinical standards and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Leadership

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse registration

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

What your day could look like

As a Clinical Nurse, you'll help deliver exceptional perioperative care that supports patients through some of their most important healthcare journeys. From coordinating care in complex clinical situations to guiding colleagues and strengthening quality outcomes, you'll contribute to a service that makes a meaningful difference to patients, families and the wider community.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Delivering advanced, evidence-based perioperative care that promotes safe, effective and positive patient outcomes.
• Leading and supporting colleagues through clinical guidance, mentoring and collaborative decision-making across the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinating patient care and clinical priorities to ensure efficient, responsive and high-quality service delivery.
• Driving quality improvement initiatives that enhance safety, strengthen clinical standards and support continuous improvement.

Let's Talk About You

You're a confident and compassionate clinician who brings both expertise and leadership to your work. You remain calm in complex situations, make sound decisions and know how to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues alike. You'll take pride in helping others grow, improving the way care is delivered and contributing to a culture where Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage guide everyday practice. More than delivering excellent care, you'll help create an environment where patients feel supported and teams can thrive.

Here’s what will help you thrive in this role:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with relevant professional authority requirements.
• Recent perioperative nursing experience with strong clinical capability across the surgical environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support safe, patient-centred care.
• You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or experience contributing to quality improvement, education or service development initiatives.

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.

• 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.

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns