Enrolled Nurse
Job Description
Bring your compassion and clinical skills to Murgon and build a rewarding career as an Enrolled Nurse with Darling Downs Health. In this role, you’ll deliver person-centred, evidence-based care while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team.
With permanent full-time and part-time opportunities, flexible shifts, and a dynamic healthcare environment, you’ll see the direct impact of your care every day—supporting patients and families to feel safe, respected, and heard.
What Your Day Will Look Like
As an Enrolled Nurse, you will play a key role in transforming clinical plans into safe, compassionate care. You’ll support patient recovery, encourage goal setting, and help maintain smooth patient flow across the service.
Your Daily Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver delegated nursing care while contributing to effective care planning
- Monitor patient conditions and escalate concerns promptly
- Provide clear bedside handovers and maintain open communication with patients and families
- Identify risks, report incidents, and contribute to continuous quality improvement
- Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
- Support a positive team culture by mentoring peers and collaborating across the unit
About You
You are a dedicated healthcare professional who combines clinical capability with genuine compassion. You act with integrity, respect patient dignity, and confidently advocate for patient safety.
You understand that every interaction matters—and you take pride in delivering care that truly makes a difference.
Key Requirements
To succeed in this Enrolled Nurse role, you will have:
- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the national board (no medication restrictions)
- IV medication competency (HLTEN519 or equivalent qualification)
- Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 healthcare environment
- Physical capability for manual handling and use of PPE (including P2/N95 fit-testing)
- Strong communication skills with a team-focused approach
- Commitment to national safety and clinical standards
- Compliance with required screening and immunisation protocols
Highly Regarded:
- Experience in rural or regional healthcare settings
- Involvement in quality improvement or patient flow initiatives
Our Values
At Darling Downs Health, everything we do is guided by our core values:
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Dignity
- Innovation
- Courage
These values shape how we care for our patients and support one another as a team.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
Darling Downs Health provides care to over 300,000 people across a diverse and expansive region. From Taroom to Texas, our mission is to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare to every community we serve.
Working here means more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow faster, take on meaningful responsibility, and shape the future of rural healthcare.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
- Salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
- Generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development, study leave, and career progression pathways
- Inclusive, supportive workplace culture focused on learning and collaboration
- Employee wellbeing programs including EAP support
- Discounts on private health insurance and access to the Fitness Passport
Grow Your Career in Rural Healthcare
Whether you’re building your nursing career or looking to expand your experience, Darling Downs Health offers opportunities that are rarely available in larger metropolitan services. Here, your contribution is visible, valued, and impactful.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload all required documents.
Learn More About Darling Downs Health
Discover more about career opportunities and life in the region by visiting the official careers page.
Start Your Journey Today
Your future starts here. If you’re passionate about delivering safe, person-centred care and want to grow in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
