Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking an experienced and compassionate Enrolled Nurse to join our Paediatrics team in a Permanent Part Time (0.5 FTE) position.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, family-centred care in a modern healthcare environment, supporting infants, children and adolescents throughout their healthcare journey. Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to our youngest patients and their families.
Based at our Springfield campus, this position will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — recently opened in 2026. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.
Salary range: $37.00 - $39.36 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
As an Enrolled Nurse, you will work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and the wider healthcare team to deliver exceptional paediatric care.
You will:
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care within your scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse
- Conduct patient observations, assessments and nursing interventions, escalating concerns as required
- Support children and their families through treatment, procedures and recovery
- Assist with care planning, discharge planning and health education activities
- Advocate for patients and families, ensuring they are informed and supported throughout their care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality and safety initiatives
- Collaborate effectively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to achieve positive patient outcomes
- Contribute to a positive team culture and support the learning and development of students and new staff
About you
You are a caring and adaptable Enrolled Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to children and families.
You will bring:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse
- Demonstrated clinical nursing experience, ideally within paediatrics, acute care or a related specialty
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Commitment to delivering safe, patient-centred care and achieving positive clinical outcomes
- Sound clinical assessment and problem-solving skills within scope of practice
- Understanding of quality, safety and infection prevention principles
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
- Availability to work a rotating roster across a 24/7 service as required
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 Wednesday 8th July 2026. 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.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
