21 Oct
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Breakaway Toowoomba
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Toowoomba
21 Oct
Breakaway Toowoomba
Toowoomba
Job Description
/n Why Join Breakaway Toowoomba?/n 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. /n /n 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. /n /n 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. /n
About the Role
/n 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. /n 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. /n
Key Responsibilities
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- Deliver safe and effective nursing care aligned with individual care plans and NDIS requirements /n
- Monitor and respond to changes in client health and wellbeing /n
- Support clients with medication management, enteral feeding, personal care, and community participation /n
- Coordinate appointments and assist clients to achieve their goals and independence /n
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and incident reports /n
- Provide clinical guidance and support to Disability Support Workers /n
- Ensure compliance with NMBA standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and organisational policies /n
- Participate in quality audits, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives /n What We’re Looking For/n Essential: /n /n
- Current and unrestricted AHPRA registration /n
- Strong clinical skills and care planning experience /n
- Experience supporting clients with complex health needs /n
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills /n
- Strong organisational and time management abilities /n
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team /n
- Current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain) /n
- Current Driver Licence and CPR Certificate /n /n Highly Desirable: /n /n
- Experience in paediatric complex care /n
- Experience in disability or community-based care /n
- Enteral feeding, medication administration, and complex care experience /n
- Knowledge of aspiration risk, respiratory support, or oxygen therapy /n
- Experience working with families and multidisciplinary teams /n Why Choose Breakaway?/n /n
- Above-award rates of pay /n
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work /n
- Supportive leadership and cooperative team culture /n
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth /n
- Salary packaging and employee wellbeing initiatives /n More Than Just a Role/n 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. /n Ready to Make an Impact?/n 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. /n Submit your application, including: /n /n
- A cover letter addressing the
key responsibilities
and your suitability /n
- Your resume /n
- Two supervisory referees /n /n For further information, please contact: Jodi Peck, Clinical Lead (07) 4639 5100 /n
📌 Registered Nurse (Toowoomba)
🏢 Breakaway Toowoomba
📍 Toowoomba