About the role

Mater Private Hospital Springfield is seeking an exceptional Registered Nurse to join the Surgical Day Unit team. This is a permanent part-time position, 28 hours per week. Flexibility is required around shift days which will be discussed at interview.

The Mater Private Hospital Springfield Day Unit offers exceptional individualised care and is committed to enhancing the patient experience by providing preoperative education, information and support. 

Salary range: $41.47 - $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

We are now seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse who is interested in becoming part of the exceptional Day Surgery team in this challenging and rewarding position. This position would suit an experienced nurse who understands what it is to be the ‘face of the Mater’ and prides themselves on demonstrating their exceptional interpersonal skills to enhance the patients’ journey.

The ideal applicant for this role will have a high level of self-motivation and personal integrity, the ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for their actions as well as exceptional communication skills.

• Admitting and preparing patients for surgical procedures
• Clinical judgement of patients vitals in the preparedness for proposed procedure
• Using Mater policy and protocols in the safe discharge of patients post operatively
• Culturally diverse and non judgmental approach to the patient journey through the peri operative unit

About you

As a dedicated Registered Nurse, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration (no restrictions)
• Minimum 3 years surgical nursing experience
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of nursing practice
• Excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation skills
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Commitment to ensuring the levels of service is always delivered to patients

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 Tuesday 12th November 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

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.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.