Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking a compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurse to join our Day Surgery Unit team on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in preparing patients for surgery, ensuring they feel informed, supported and confident at every stage of their perioperative journey. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced and patient-focused environment
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: $35.93 - $38.21 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
In this patient-centred role, you will support the delivery of comprehensive nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.
You will:
- Perform delegated nursing care in accordance with NMBA standards and Mater policies.
- Conduct structured patient assessments and communicate findings effectively with the RN, throughout the admission and post-operative journey of the patient.
- Implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing interventions within scope of practice.
- Support effective discharge planning and patient education processes.
- Advocate for patients, ensuring informed consent and understanding of procedures.
- Follow correct escalation processes.
- Maintain high standards of infection control, safety and quality at all times.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless perioperative care.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and positive patient experience.
About you
You are a caring and organised Enrolled Nurse who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
You will bring:
- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver delegated nursing care safely and effectively.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to patient advocacy.
- Sound clinical assessment skills within scope of practice.
- Commitment to infection control, quality improvement and safe practice.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Motivation to contribute to professional development and continuous learning.
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 11th March 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.
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