Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education, and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people.

About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a fixed term (parental leave) part time position working 9 days per fortnight within the outpatient department as an Endoscopic Scheduler until November 2023.

The Ambulatory Care & Outpatient Clinics offers exceptional individualised care and is committed to enhancing the patient experience by providing education, information and support that is evidence based.

Salary range: $36.44 – $49.04 (Registered Nurse Level 1) per hour plus superannuation + salary packaging access up to $15,900

What you’ll be doing

This role will see you demonstrate your commitment to providing quality clinical care.  The endoscopy scheduling nurse ensures that patients referred for elective procedures are attended in clinically appropriate waiting times.  The scheduling nurse is critical in ensuring once dated the patient is ready for care prior to the procedure to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 

The endoscopy department has a strong commitment to the Mater mission and values with staff striving to offer a compassionate service to patients and their families, to show sensitivity regarding privacy, flexibility when considering patients individual needs, and to promote a helpful environment in which the multidisciplinary team works effectively.

About you

To be considered suitable for this role you must have:

• Current AHPRA registration (no restrictions) with 2+ years’ experience  in a surgical nursing environment
• Previous endoscopy experience is advantageous
• Clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of nursing practice
• Excellent knowledge and assessment skills in clinical and surgical nursing
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• High level communication skills when liaising with patients, families and staff within professional, legal and ethical parameters

• Exceptional time management
• High level competence in using electronic information systems such as patient information systems, procedural booking system, Outlook and Microsoft Excel
• An existing understanding or ability to acquire knowledge in applying Elective Surgery Waitlist governance and business rules.

Previous experience working within an Outpatient environment will also be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be hard working, enthusiastic and able to show initiative. You will be approachable with a mature and confident attitude and have the ability to work and achieve results independently.

Why join us

Joining a 10,000+ strong workforce, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education, Research and Foundation and work with a team who make a real difference to the lives of our patients, consumers, and community. You will be a part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.

• Increase take-home pay via Salary Packaging
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses
• Access to leading education through Mater Education
• Flexible working arrangements & work from home options for suitable roles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care team
• Discounts at local and national businesses on dining, retail, travel, and accommodation
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverages at various campus cafés and coffee venues and Mater pharmacy

 Closing date for applications is Thursday 30 March 2023.

 For further information specific to the role, please contact Charmain Nissen (Nurse Unit Manager –AOPS) on 07 3163 3490.