About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane’s Perioperative Unit is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with Scrub/Scout experience to step into a permanent, full-time Clinical Nurse role (38 hours per week) within the Operating Theatres.

This pivotal clinical leadership position plays a key role in delivering exceptional patient care, drawing on advanced clinical expertise to support care coordination, foster collaboration, and enhance communication across nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

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

What you’ll be doing

• Provides high quality patient care, where advanced clinical skills and knowledge underpin care coordination, collaboration, and communication for excellence in patient outcomes
• Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
• Demonstrates leadership as a role model and clinical leader for the provision of excellence in patient care using evidence-based practice and professional commitment.
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Positively influences others to identify and act in accordance with clinical and organisational best practice.
• Working collaboratively with the perioperative team to provide exceptional care every time
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• More than 3 years’ experience in scrub scout
• Strong knowledge of ACORN & NSQHS Standards 
• Experience initiating and leading quality & safety projects 
• Experience with conducting and interpreting audit data and implementing actions 
• Knowledge of key change management principals 
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Commitment to ensuring the levels of service is always delivered to patients at all times

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 Sunday 9th November 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.

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