What your day could look like
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you'll play a key role in strengthening aged care services and improving the wellbeing of residents. From guiding clinical best practice to supporting teams through change, you'll help create a safe, high-quality environment where people feel valued and cared for.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
Leading clinical care planning and decision-making to deliver safer, better outcomes
Coaching and supporting nurses and care staff to build capability and confidence
Driving quality improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, compliance and care standards
Partnering with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident wellbeing and service delivery
Let's talk about you!
You're an experienced nurse who leads with compassion and confidence. You bring clarity in complex situations, support others to grow, and take pride in delivering care that respects dignity and individuality. You're motivated by making a genuine difference, improving systems, strengthening teams, and enhancing the lives of those in aged care. With integrity and courage, you help shape a culture that values learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with relevant practising certification
Strong clinical experience in aged care with confident decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and influence multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of care standards, funding models, and clinical governance practices
You'll stand out if you have postgraduate qualifications in nursing, leadership or health management and/or experience leading improvements in residential or regional aged care settings.
Most importantly, you'll be driven to deliver meaningful care, support your team, and contribute to a service grounded in compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage, creating better outcomes every day.
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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