Perioperative Nurse — Regional Impact, Flexible Hours

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Development funding

Career pathways

Wellbeing programs

EAP access

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in Kingaroy is seeking a Registered Nurse - Perioperative to join our close-knit regional team. You’ll deliver skilled perioperative care, support patients before, during and after surgery, and contribute to a culture of safety, respect and excellence.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary colleagues, build trusted relationships with patients and colleagues, and pursue professional growth, including postgraduate study or mentoring responsibilities within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Recent perioperative nursing experience and good clinical judgement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to professional growth, quality care and continuous improvement.
• Postgraduate study or education/leadership experience stands out.

Responsibilities

• 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 knowledge, supporting colleagues and helping create a positive team environment.
• Contributing to quality improvement and best‑practice initiatives that strengthen care delivery.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Current RN registration

Job description

Darling Downs Health in Kingaroy is seeking a Registered Nurse - Perioperative to join our close-knit regional team. You’ll deliver skilled perioperative care, support patients before, during and after surgery, and contribute to a culture of safety, respect and excellence.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary colleagues, build trusted relationships with patients and colleagues, and pursue professional growth, including postgraduate study or mentoring responsibilities within a supportive community.