Rural RN — Impactful Care & Growth

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Miles; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in Jandowae is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across acute and aged care services, with meaningful patient interactions and a supportive team. You'll be eligible to register in Australia, bring experience in acute or aged care, and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration while growing professionally in a rural setting.

This role offers flexible work arrangements, career development funding, and opportunities to make a

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia.
• Experience in acute care, aged care or a similar clinical environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Commitment to safe, person-centred care and ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care for patients and residents.
• Work with families and healthcare professionals to provide the right care at the right time.
• Use your clinical skills and judgement to respond confidently to changing patient needs.
• Support a positive team culture and help drive improvements in care.

Skills

RN registration

Acute/aged care

Communication & teamwork

Patient-centred care

Job description

Ready to take your nursing career somewhere it truly matters? Join our team in Jandowae and make a real impact across acute and aged care services. You'll build meaningful connections, use your skills to improve lives every day, and be supported to grow, learn and thrive in a close-knit community where your work is genuinely valued.

What Your Day Could Look Like

As a Registered Nurse, you'll be at the heart of delivering care that helps people live healthier, safer and more independent lives. Every shift brings variety, meaningful patient interactions and the chance to work alongside a supportive team that's committed to making a difference.

Every Day, You'll Contribute By

• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care that creates better health outcomes for patients and residents.
• Working closely with families and healthcare professionals to provide the right care at the right time.
• Using your clinical skills and judgement to respond confidently to changing patient needs.
• Supporting a positive team culture, sharing knowledge and helping drive improvements in care.
  
  

Let's talk about you!

You're an enthusiastic and compassionate nurse who loves making a difference and bringing out the best in others. You build trust quickly, communicate with confidence and stay focused when it matters most. Whether you're supporting a patient through recovery, helping a resident maintain their independence or mentoring a colleague, you find purpose in creating positive outcomes every day.

Here's What Will Help You Thrive In This Role

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia.
• Experience in acute care, aged care or a similar clinical environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• A commitment to safe, person-centred care and ongoing professional growth.
  
  

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience working in rural healthcare and/or postgraduate qualifications relevant to nursing practice.

Most importantly, you're passionate about caring for people, strengthening communities and delivering the kind of healthcare that leaves a lasting positive impact.

Together, you'll help deliver exceptional care while living the values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.

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 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.

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/darlingdowns

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