Mater Hospital Mackay is currently inviting expressions of interest from Registered Midwives who are interested in relocating or undertaking a temporary relocation. We have both short-term and long-term contracts available.

About Mackay

Mater Private Hospital Mackay nursing team provides the highest level of specialist care to patients, their families, carers, and visitors. Our team of industry professionals work together as a cohesive and collaborative unit, going above and beyond to provide patient-centred care and deliver the highest level of clinical standards for the patient and the unit.

Mackay and its surrounding regions have a lot to offer. Boasting a sub-tropical climate where you can enjoy good weather all year round, Mackay’s summer temperatures are eased by the afternoon sea breeze afforded by its north-eastern coastal position, while winter days are typically warm and sunny.

The Mackay region is home to a diverse and vibrant community with rural and coastal living opportunities in 30 townships, small rural settlements and rural residential areas.

Salary range: $39.61 - $53.30 (RN1) per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

About the role

This opportunity will suit Mater Midwives and Nurses with experience working across the maternity continuum including birth suite, antepartum, postpartum, and special care nursery services.

• Contracts range from 2 months up to 1 year
• Free accommodation in a fully furnished unit or house
• $100 per day regional allowance for everyday worked
• Reimbursement of costs to relocate/travel to Mackay

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Recent nursing experience including extensive experience within a maternity/women’s health ward setting
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to continued quality improvement and best practice principles

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Find out more about living in Central Queensland/North Queensland by visiting our Local Living page.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage