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 enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our 2025 Mid-Year Graduate Nurse Program intake within our Perioperative Program, commencing in September 2025.

This program is designed to provide you with a supportive, engaging, and rewarding transition into professional practice in a values-driven workplace.

What makes a difference for you?

We offer a comprehensive development program and a range of competitive benefits, including:

Rotations through admissions, theatres and recovery teams

Orientation and support with dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators per rotation

Fortnightly professional development sessions, debriefing, and reflective practice

12-month contract (52 weeks), 0.8 FTE with potential to negotiate up to 1 FTE (76) hours per fortnight

Opportunity to apply for a permanent position upon successful completion

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a. + $2,650 meals & entertainment

Free on-site parking and uniforms

Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free on-site gym and wellness program

Waiver of up to $500 excess per annum if admitted to SATH

Exclusive workplace banking offers through Commonwealth Bank and People First Bank

Ongoing learning, support, and development in a high-performing team

Make a Difference Every Day…

As a Registered Nurse in the Graduate Program, you will:

Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care that supports the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients

Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to patient care planning

Communicate with empathy and professionalism with patients, families, and colleagues

Educate patients and families about conditions and care plans

Maintain exceptional standards in clinical documentation and compliance

Demonstrate commitment to reflective practice and lifelong learning

What makes a difference for us?

We’re seeking individuals who bring:

Bachelor of Nursing and AHPRA registration (or ability to obtain by September 2025)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Ability to work a rotating roster across 24/7 shift patterns

Excellent time management and interpersonal communication skills

Alignment with our HEART values

Legal right to work in Australia (sponsorship not available)

Strong interest and desire to specialise in caring for patients within Perioperative Services

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. Every day, we embrace our HEART values and create an environment where everyone can thrive.

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.

Living in Toowoomba

Toowoomba, Queensland’s largest inland city, is a thriving community offering a vibrant culture, excellent schools, and a wide range of recreational activities. With emerging infrastructure, an international airport, and destination dining, Toowoomba is a growing city with a family-friendly atmosphere. Discover more about our beautiful city at the Live Toowoomba | Work | Live | Play | Invest website.

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) focusing on our HEART values, briefly describing how you would deliver patient care and work within our St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital team

Your resume

Two clinical references (including one from your current line manager, if available)

Two relevant and recent clinical assessment reports

Academic transcript

Proof of your right to work in Australia

NB: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applications Close: 5pm, Sunday 27 July 2025
Interviews Held: Week of 11 August 2025
Program Commences: 1 September 2025

Enquiries to: Sara Davidson, Perioperative Clinical Educator via email: [email protected]