About the role

Mater Cancer Care Centre Springfield (MCCCS) is currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Clinical Nurse to join the team on a permanent part-time basis at 24 hours per week. This role will be based at Mater Private Hospital Springfield.

We aim to offer all patients, regardless of their level of health insurance cover, access to a modern state-of-the-art facility that provides comprehensive and compassionate care that is individually personalised. The centre includes consultation rooms, 15 cancer care treatment pods, palliative care, support programs and a specialised pharmacy. The layout of the centre will enable a holistic approach to cancer care all from the one convenient location.

Salary range: $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! 

What you’ll be doing

The Clinical Nurse (CN) performs all aspects of Nursing care with particular consideration to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient/client in a safe, effective and patient focussed manner. This clinical leadership role provides and supports the delivery of high-quality patient care, where advanced clinical skills and knowledge underpin care coordination, collaboration and communication within the Nursing/Midwifery and interdisciplinary team, for excellence in patient outcomes. The CN provides operational leadership when delegated by the NUM/MUM.

Whilst maintaining the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout their disease trajectory
• Demonstrating clinical expertise and knowledge of cancer treatment and central venous line management
• Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in the coordination and delivery of safe and effective patient care
• Managing daily workloads and supporting the team with clinical escalation
• Overseeing treatment floor operations to ensure efficient patient flow and safe care delivery
• Identifying patients of concern and escalating appropriately in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Redistributing patient allocations to ensure workload balance and an effective skill mix
• Undertaking staffing allocation and reviewing staffing levels throughout the day to respond to changes in acuity or demand
• Supporting staff with clinical education and ongoing upskilling
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you

• Minimum of five years’ experience in Cancer Nursing
• Demonstrates clinical expertise, knowledge and skills in Cancer Nursing
• Chemotherapy competent (ADAC competent or equivalent)
• Cannulation and venepuncture competent
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Ability to problem solve and work autonomously
• High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills with the ability to engage with internal stakeholders at various levels
• Demonstrates ability to provide leadership, education support and mentoring
• Postgraduate qualification in cancer nursing (Desirable)

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

For more information regarding the role, please contact Hee.Kim@mater.org.au

Applications close on Friday 20th 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.