Registered Nurse

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 5100