Community Liaison Nurse

Registered Clinical Nurse Level 2

Part-Time (0.6 FTE) | Permanent Opportunity

Hourly Rate: $56 – $60 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications), plus superannuation and benefits

Join Our Hospital with HEART

At St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital, our people lead with Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, delivered with Compassion. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Registered Clinical Nurse to join our Community Liaison team. In this pivotal role, you'll support the safe and seamless transition of patients from the acute care environment to their next stage of recovery or care.

Whether you're seeking part-time flexibility or looking to enhance your career in care coordination, this is your chance to make a real impact in the health journey of our patients, every single day.

What makes a difference for you?

Access a range of competitive benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a. + $2,650 meals & entertainment, increasing your take-home pay
• Free on-site parking and uniforms
• Free on-site gym and employee wellness program
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and family members
• Waiver of up to $500 excess per annum if admitted to St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital
• Exclusive workplace banking offers through Commonwealth Bank and People First Bank
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A values-driven, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

Make a Difference Every Day…

As a valued member of our Community Liaison team, you will:

• Oversee and coordinate the efficient discharge of patients, ensuring continuity of care and safety
• Monitor and facilitate patient flow across departments to optimise bed availability
• Apply clinical reasoning to assess and coordinate complex patient care needs, post-discharge
• Build collaborative relationships with patients, families, GPs, community services, and internal teams
• Navigate healthcare resources and contribute to efficient business operations and care outcomes

What makes a difference for us?

We're seeking an individual who brings:

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Excellent communication skills with an empathetic, patient-centred approach
• Strong time management, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Confidence to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and care coordination principles
• Knowledge of health fund models and discharge planning systems (desirable)

Join Our Hospital with Heart

We're a hospital built by the community, for the community, and serving the community. We believe our purpose is to make a difference in people's lives, delivering compassionate care that's grounded in our values.

At St Andrew's, you'll experience:

• Honesty in how we communicate
• Excellence in every detail
• Accountability in how we deliver
• Respect in how we treat each other
• Trust in our teamwork
• Compassion in every interaction

We're not just a hospital; we're a hospital with heart, doing amazing things every day.

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Embracing Diversity

St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital celebrates the diverse talents of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals of all cultures, identities, and abilities.

Be Part of Our Vision

At St Andrew's, we're more than a hospital — we're a community with heart, committed to innovation and improving lives across the Darling Downs and beyond.

How to Apply

Submit your application including:

• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing your alignment with the role and our HEART values
• Your resume
• Two clinical references
• Evidence of your legal right to work in Australia

Enquiries:

Rebecca Hamilton – Assistant Director of Nursing

Email:

Applications Close: Sunday, 5pm 7th September 2025

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.