Registered Nurse

Breakaway Toowoomba Inc.; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Professional development

Salary packaging

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Breakaway Toowoomba Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support clients with chronic and complex disability and health needs within Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and community settings.

You will work alongside a supportive team of Nurses and Disability Support Workers, assess, plan, deliver and evaluate client care, and collaborate with the Clinical Lead to ensure high-quality, compliant, person-centred outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Strong clinical skills and care planning experience.
• Experience supporting clients with complex health needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Driver Licence and CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe nursing care aligned with individual care plans and NDIS requirements.
• Monitor changes in client health and wellbeing.
• Support clients with medication management and enteral feeding.
• Coordinate appointments and assist clients to achieve goals and independence.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and incident reports.
• Provide clinical guidance to Disability Support Workers.
• Ensure NMBA standards and organisational policies are met.
• Participate in quality audits, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical skills

Care planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

CPR

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Breakaway Toowoomba Inc. (Breakaway) has been supporting people with disability across the Toowoomba region since 1986. What started as a small, family-based respite service has grown into a trusted local provider delivering a wide range of supports, including independent living, respite, community participation, in-home support, and day services.

With over 130 local staff, our focus remains firmly on delivering high-quality, person-centred care while continuing to invest in our people, systems, and infrastructure. Our vision is to be a leading provider in disability and human services, delivering reliable, connected, and quality support that empowers clients and their families.

At Breakaway, you are not just joining a team - you are becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Breakaway Toowoomba?

Breakaway Toowoomba Inc. (Breakaway) has been supporting people with disability across the Toowoomba region since 1986. What started as a small, family-based respite service has grown into a trusted local provider delivering a wide range of supports, including independent living, respite, community participation, in-home support, and day services.

With over 130 local staff, our focus remains firmly on delivering high-quality, person-centred care while continuing to invest in our people, systems, and infrastructure. Our vision is to be a leading provider in disability and human services, delivering reliable, connected, and quality support that empowers clients and their families.

At Breakaway, you are not just joining a team - you are becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to support clients with chronic and complex disability and health needs within our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and community settings.

Working alongside a supportive team of Nurses and Disability Support Workers, you will play a key role in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating client care. You will collaborate closely with the Clinical Lead to ensure high-quality, compliant, and person-centred outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care aligned with individual care plans and NDIS requirements
• Monitor and respond to changes in client health and wellbeing
• Support clients with medication management, enteral feeding, personal care, and community participation
• Coordinate appointments and assist clients to achieve their goals and independence
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and incident reports
• Provide clinical guidance and support to Disability Support Workers
• Ensure compliance with NMBA standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and organisational policies
• Participate in quality audits, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Current and unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Strong clinical skills and care planning experience
• Experience supporting clients with complex health needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver Licence and CPR Certificate

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in paediatric complex care
• Experience in disability or community-based care
• Enteral feeding, medication administration, and complex care experience
• Knowledge of aspiration risk, respiratory support, or oxygen therapy
• Experience working with families and multidisciplinary teams

Why Choose Breakaway?

• Above-award rates of pay
• Meaningful, purpose-driven work
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Salary packaging and employee wellbeing initiatives

More Than Just a Role

At Breakaway, we value not only what you do, but how you contribute to the team. We look for individuals who bring a positive attitude, work collaboratively, commit to continuous learning, and actively contribute to improving how we deliver services.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and want to be part of a values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your application, including:

• A cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and your suitability
• Your resume
• Two supervisory referees

For further information, please contact: Jodi Peck, Clinical Lead (07) 4639 5***