Clinical Nurse - Stroke Care Coordinator

Queensland Health; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in Toowoomba is seeking a Clinical Nurse – Stroke Care Coordinator to drive timely, evidence‑based stroke care across the patient journey. You will lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, coordinate care in complex clinical environments, and champion continuous improvement to enhance outcomes for patients and families, across hospital and regional services.

Current RN registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required; postgraduate study in stroke,

Qualifications

• RN registration with NMBA (Australia)
• Experience coordinating care in complex clinical environments
• Strong leadership, communication and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient-centred stroke care for timely treatment and recovery.
• Partner with clinicians, patients and families to optimise outcomes.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and mentorship to the team.
• Drive quality improvement, education and evidence‑based practice to enhance care.

Skills

Nursing registration

Complex care coordination

Leadership & collaboration

Evidence‑based practice

Education

Postgraduate study in stroke/rehab/acute care

Job description

Clinical Nurse - Stroke Care Coordinator

Join Darling Downs Health in Toowoomba as a Clinical Nurse – Stroke Care Coordinator and help shape exceptional stroke care across the patient journey. In this rewarding role, you'll combine advanced clinical expertise, leadership and collaboration to support timely, evidence-based care while making a meaningful difference for patients, families and colleagues every day.

What your day could look like

As Clinical Nurse – Stroke Care Coordinator, you'll play an important role in improving outcomes for stroke patients. From coordinating timely care and supporting recovery goals to partnering with multidisciplinary teams, you'll help create a seamless patient experience while contributing to excellence in clinical practice.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Coordinating patient‑centred stroke care that supports safe, timely treatment and recovery.
• Partnering with clinicians, patients and families to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance and mentorship that strengthens team capability and confidence.
• Driving quality improvement, education and evidence‑based practice to enhance care delivery and patient experiences.

Let's talk about you!

You're a confident and compassionate clinician who combines advanced clinical judgement with a genuine commitment to patient care. You lead by example, build trusted relationships and remain calm when navigating complex situations. You'll take pride in helping people through some of their most challenging moments while supporting colleagues to deliver exceptional care. You're here to create meaningful impact, champion best practice and contribute to a healthier community.

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

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Experience delivering and coordinating care in complex clinical environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice, continuous improvement and professional development.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have postgraduate study relevant to stroke, rehabilitation or acute care and/or experience leading quality improvement, education or service development initiatives.

Above all, you’ll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage to every interaction, helping deliver outstanding care and stronger outcomes for 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,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It'scomplex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis 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.

Your future is here. Where are you?