About the role

Mater Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse (RN2) or Allied Health Professional (HP3) to join our team in a permanent part-time capacity located at South Brisbane.

Based within the Mater in Mind team at Mater Hospital, working across various wards and units to provide support for patients with mental health needs. The role involves regular interaction with medical, surgical, and psychiatric teams, as well as patients and their families.

This role is essential to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the holistic care provided to individuals with co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions. 

Salary range: (RN2) $54.44 - $58.30 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

Salary range: (HP3) $39.86 - $58.59 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients admitted to medical or surgical units with psychiatric comorbidities or psychological distress
• Work collaboratively with medical teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients requiring mental health support during their hospital stay
• Provide nursing interventions that align with the patient's mental health and medical care needs, including emotional support, medication management, and crisis intervention

About you

• Current registration with AHPRA (if applicable) 
• Clinical experience in mental health or consultation liaison psychiatry
• Degree qualified to related disciplinary 
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, particularly in managing complex or high-risk mental health presentations

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or related field
• Experience in an acute hospital setting or liaison psychiatry
• Familiarity with psychiatric consultation liaison frameworks and best practice guidelines

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on 18th June 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

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.