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 cooperative 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

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