About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is offering a career development opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Mater Clinical Education Team. This position is vital in supporting our clinical team, where you will be directly providing educational support to our Medical and Cardiac teams. This presents an exhilarating opportunity to join our dynamic team and become a catalyst for change, driving impactful continuous improvement and implementation across our clinical educational programs and services in Townsville.

The successful applicant will be offered 10-month maximum term contract covering maternity leave, working 24 hours per week. The contract will commence from 28^th September 2026.

Salary range: $56.08 - $60.05 ( RN Level 2) 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

This role will work as part of the Mater Clinical Education team to support education programs and services.

• Support the professional development of the nursing team, be a mentoring for junior staff, new grads and our quickly growing workforce.
• Ensure education delivery meets operational service delivery imperatives and timeframes to result in positive outcomes for staff and patients which is measured through 360-degree feedback.
• Commitment to education and delivering safe, quality, evidence-based patient care.
• In collaboration with the Education Co-Ordinator, Nurse Unit Managers, and the senior clinical staff, design, deliver and evaluate workplace / unit specific orientation and onboarding programs for all staff.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate education activities and resources to maintain currency and alignment with education best practice, methodologies, and technology which meets various preferred learning styles, maximise individual and team capability, is resource efficient, and supports positive returns on investment.

About you

• Current and unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Professional Registration Authority (AHPRA)
• Minimum 2 years recent experience working as a Clinical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated experienced in the skill sets of : IDC, NGT, CVAD, PIVC, MABs and Port-a-Cath or willingness to upskill prior to September
• Demonstrated experience in clinical facilitation and education
• High level communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Strong focus on professional self-development and that of others
• Confidence in themselves and their decisions, strong leadership skills, and the ability to comfortably engage in difficult conversations.
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice guidelines and adheres to Mater Policy and Procedures.

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 Monday 6th July 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).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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