Job Description
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Why Join Breakaway Toowoomba?
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Breakaway Toowoomba Inc. (Breakaway) has been supporting people with disability across the Toowoomba region since ****. 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.
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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.
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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.
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About the Role
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Deliver safe and effective nursing care aligned with individual care plans and NDIS requirements
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Monitor and respond to changes in client health and wellbeing
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Support clients with medication management, enteral feeding, personal care, and community participation
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Coordinate appointments and assist clients to achieve their goals and independence
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and incident reports
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Provide clinical guidance and support to Disability Support Workers
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Ensure compliance with NMBA standards,



NDIS Practice Standards, and organisational policies
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Participate in quality audits, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
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What We're Looking For
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Essential:
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Current and unrestricted AHPRA registration
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Solid clinical skills and care planning experience
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Experience supporting clients with complex health needs
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong organisational and time management abilities
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Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
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Current Driver Licence and CPR Certificate
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Highly Desirable:
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Experience in paediatric complex care
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Experience in disability or community-based care
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Enteral feeding, medication administration, and complex care experience
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Knowledge of aspiration risk, respiratory support, or oxygen therapy
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Experience working with families and multidisciplinary teams
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Why Choose Breakaway?
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Above-award rates of pay
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Meaningful, purpose-driven work
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Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
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Opportunities for professional development and career growth
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Salary packaging and employee wellbeing initiatives
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More Than Just a Role
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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.
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Ready to Make an Impact?
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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.
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Submit your application, including:
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A cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and your suitability
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Your resume
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Two supervisory referees
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For further information, please contact:
Jodi Peck, Clinical Lead
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📌 Registered Nurse (Toowoomba)
🏢 Breakaway Toowoomba
📍 Toowoomba