Enrolled Nurse

Queensland Government; Sharon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Professional development funding

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join a supportive team caring for older residents across our region. You’ll deliver compassionate, person-centred care, build trusting relationships with residents and families, and work closely with registered nurses to achieve the best outcomes.

You’ll bring current EN registration, strong communication, and a collaborative spirit. Experience in aged care is an advantage, and you’ll help uphold our values of respect, dignity, and quality of

Qualifications

• Current Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Collaborative approach and genuine passion for supporting older people.

Responsibilities

• Delivering person-centred care that promotes wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and families, creating positive experiences and trust.
• Working closely with nurses and healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Contributing ideas and insights to strengthen care, safety and the resident experience.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

Enrolled Nurse registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Job description

What your day could look likeAs an Enrolled Nurse, you'll be part of a team that helps older people live well, stay connected and feel valued. In a community where relationships matter, you'll provide compassionate care, build trusted connections and contribute to a welcoming environment where residents, families and colleagues feel supported.Every day, you'll contribute by:Delivering person-centred care that promotes wellbeing, independence and quality of life.Building meaningful relationships with residents and families, creating positive experiences and trust.Working closely with nurses and healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.Contributing ideas and insights that help strengthen care, safety and the resident experience.Let's talk about you!You're someone who sees nursing as more than a job. You bring compassion to every interaction, integrity to every decision and respect for the unique story of every person in your care. You enjoy being part of a supportive team, embrace opportunities to learn and grow, and take pride in helping others feel safe, valued and heard. The moments you'll remember most are often the simplest, knowing your care, kindness and presence have made someone's day better.Here's what will help you thrive in this role:Current Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for supporting older people.You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in aged care and/or additional clinical training that broadens your nursing practice.Most importantly, you'll bring the values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage, helping create a place where people feel cared for, connected and respected.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 entitlementsEnjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and varietyAccess professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathwaysBe 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 BenefitsYour 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/darlingdownsWork with Us | Rural#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHereThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.