About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse – Perioperative (Obs, Gynae & Urology) to join our team in a full-time, maximum term (12 months) capacity.

Based at our modern Mater Hospital Springfield campus, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing perioperative service, contributing to high-quality patient care while supporting the ongoing development of a collaborative and high-performing team.

Salary range: $54.45 – $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

In this role, you will provide advanced clinical care while supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in leading day-to-day operations and driving quality outcomes across the perioperative unit. You will:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across the perioperative environment
• Utilise advanced clinical assessment skills to develop and implement individualised care plans
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager with team leadership, rostering, and resource coordination
• Contribute to staff education, coaching, and professional development within the unit
• Promote and uphold National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards in all aspects of care
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately and support effective decision-making in complex situations
• Foster strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams, VMOs, and key stakeholders

About you

You are a confident and capable Clinical Nurse who brings strong perioperative experience and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality patient care. You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Minimum three years’ clinical experience within a relevant perioperative specialty (Obs, Gynae or Urology highly desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to provide advanced clinical care and manage complex patient presentations
• Proven leadership capability, with experience supporting or mentoring nursing teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and patient-centred care
• Ability to adapt to change and contribute positively within a growing and evolving service
• Advanced Life Support certification (or willingness to obtain)

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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Friday 1^st May 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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