Emergency Registered Nurse - RN – Multiple Locations | Darling Downs Health Join HealthX as an experienced Emergency Registered Nurse and take your career across Queensland's Darling Downs region. These short-term contracts across multiple hospitals within Darling Downs Health offer excellent pay rates, flexibility, and the opportunity to work across diverse Emergency Departments in regional and rural communities.

Why you'll love this opportunity

Up to $71 per hour + super + shift penalties (RN/RM)

Up to $77per hour + super + shift penalties (Clinical Nurse)

Competitive agency rates across a variety of rural and regional healthcare settings.

Travel and accommodation fully covered

We take care of all travel and accommodation arrangements, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while exploring regional Queensland.

4 week minimum contracts available – with potential extensions

Choose contracts that suit your lifestyle and career goals.

Work across multiple Darling Downs Health facilities

Gain valuable exposure to a wide range of Emergency Departments, acute presentations, rural healthcare services, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.

About the Role

Provide high-quality emergency nursing care across a range of hospital settings within Darling Downs Health. You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care within busy Emergency Departments, managing diverse patient presentations while supporting positive clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver comprehensive emergency nursing care across all patient acuity levels
- Perform triage assessments in accordance with the Australasian Triage Scale (ATS)
- Recognise and respond effectively to clinical deterioration and medical emergencies
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within a fast-paced ED environment
- Administer medications and emergency interventions within scope of practice
- Collaborate with medical officers,



allied health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Support patient flow, escalation processes, and safe discharge planning
- Promote patient safety and quality standards within emergency services
- Provide support across acute care areas where required

Locations – Darling Downs Health

Darling Downs offers charming country towns, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant local communities, and the opportunity to explore national parks, scenic drives, cafés, and weekend adventures between shifts.

Base & Major Hospitals

- Dalby Hospital
- Warwick Hospital
- Kingaroy Hospital
- Goondiwindi Hospital
- Stanthorpe Hospital

Rural Hospitals & Health Services

- Chinchilla Hospital
- Miles Hospital
- Murgon Hospital
- Nanango Hospital
- Oakey Hospital
- Tara Hospital
- Taroom Hospital
- Wondai Hospital
- Cherbourg Hospital

Multipurpose Health Services (MPHS)

- Inglewood Multipurpose Health Service
- Jandowae Multipurpose Health Service
- Millmerran Multipurpose Health Service
- Texas Multipurpose Health Service

What you'll need

- Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)
- Minimum 1 year recent Emergency Department nursing experience
- Current ALS (Advanced Life Support) certification
- Demonstrated triage experience and competency using the Australasian Triage Scale
- Ability to recognise and manage deteriorating patients in acute settings
- Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary emergency teams
- Australian working rights (non-sponsorship position due to contract timeframe)

Why HealthX

At HealthX, we're more than a recruiter. We are a healthcare-led organisation that understands the realities of working on the floor and the pressures of delivering care. When you join us, you get consistent support, reliable pay, and a team that values secure, high-quality care as much as you do. We are committed to helping you build a career that is both rewarding and sustainable.

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