About the role

Mater Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join the Acute Medical team on a full-time basis.

The Acute Medical Unit is a large multifaceted service incorporating all aspects of the internal care continuum for medical patients from the emergency department through to discharge from hospital.

You will become an integral part of the team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those you care for, while making a positive contribution to the overall standard of care delivered by the unit. You will join a team of highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals, and your enthusiasm and dedication for nursing will be highly valued within a supportive and professional environment.

Salary range: $39.61 - $53.30 per hour 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

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, our Registered Nurses make up a vital and respected part of the nursing team at Mater. Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Utilising a structured approach, carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients,
• Within scope of practice, implements planned evidence-based nursing interventions,
• Act as a patient advocate ensuring patients are informed and consent is gained prior to procedures,
• Contribute to the maintenance of an environment which promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individual patients and groups,
• Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices,
• Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines,
• Ensure confidentiality of corporate and patient information.
• It is a requirement that you are able to contribute to the rotating roster including mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.

About you

We are searching for a nurse with extensive Acute Care experience to seamlessly join the team and hit-the-ground-running, continuing your nursing career and providing exceptional care from day one.  As such, you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• At least 2 years recent experience within an acute medical setting (essential)
• High level skills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management
• The ability to contribute effectively and efficiently within a busy, multidisciplinary team environment
• Previous respiratory nursing experience will be very highly regarded

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
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on 28th October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications 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.