About the role
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for compassionate Registered Nurses or Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to work within our Perioperative Unit.
Positions are available in the following areas:
There are permanent full-time, part time and casual positions and you must be available for all shift types including day, afternoon, after hours and on call. Education and training opportunities are available for the successful candidate.
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton's perioperative services comprise five operating rooms, two day surgery rooms, seven recovery bays and a central sterilising Unit.
The Theatre Complex offers pre- and post-operative recovery care, as well as specialised endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. The surgical specialties include orthopaedic, obstetric, gynecologic, ENT, oral, urology, pediatric, general, vascular, spinal, and ophthalmic surgeries.
Salary Range: $35.92 - $38.21 per hour (EN) plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
Salary Range: $41.73 - $53.53 per hour (RN1) plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing
As a Endorsed Enrolled Nurse within, you will provide patient-centred nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty. Core responsibilities include supporting patients in the activities of daily living, assisting in meeting basic human needs, and recognising the normal and abnormal assessment, intervention and evaluation of patient health and functional status with ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse.
As a Registered Nurses you will use your extensive experience to provide essential support to our patients and Clinical Nurses in activities designed to aid the sustainability of the department and assist with the progression of service improvement.
About you
You will enjoy working in a busy and rewarding environment where you can become part of a team of professionals who take pride in providing the highest levels of patient care. Experience within theatre and anaesthetics is highly regarded.
You will also:
- Have current registration with AHPRA with no notations
- Demonstrated nursing experience within a perioperative setting or have transferable skills in another acute area that can be developed with professional training
- Be able to manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and recognise priority tasks
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team environment with a focus on exceptional patient-centred care and customer service
- Digital and computer proficiency
- You must be able to be rostered for day and afternoon shifts and after hour on call.
Why join us?
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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
For more information regarding the role, please contact Denise Scott, NUM Operating Complex at denise.scott@mater.org.au
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Applications close on Monday 3rd March 2025. 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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