About the role

The Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton is seeking applications for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to work within our CSSD unit in casual capacity.

The Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) is a critical support unit at Mater. Responsible for the decontamination, sterilisation, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and sterile packs. CSSD plays a vital role in infection control and patient safety, ensuring that all reusable medical items are properly processed and safe for use in clinical settings.

Salary range: $41.73 - $53.53 (RN1) per hour + 25% casual loading + 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

Responsibilities of a Registered Nurse in relation to the CSSD may include:

• Ensuring proper handling of instruments post-procedure: responsible for the safe and correct transport of used instruments to the CSSD, following infection control protocols.
• Communicating equipment needs: coordinate with CSSD staff to request specific instruments or trays required for upcoming procedures, ensuring availability and readiness.
• Inspecting instrument sets before use: inspect sterilised packs for integrity, expiration dates, and completeness.
• Reporting issues: promptly report any issues with sterilised items (e.g., damaged packaging, missing instruments) to ensure patient safety and avoid procedural delays.
• Maintaining infection control: follow strict guidelines to maintain the sterility of instruments and environments, minimizing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Documentation: Accurate documentation of instrument use, sterilisation records, and incident reporting is an essential part of RN responsibilities when working with or around CSSD processes.

While CSSD staff are specialists in sterilisation, RNs play an essential role in ensuring that sterile protocols are maintained throughout patient care and surgical procedures.

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.  

To be successful in this position, you will possess:

• Currently AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Demonstrated nursing experience within an CSSD setting or transferable skills that can be developed with professional training
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to continued quality improvement and best practice principles
• Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or have a perioperative ANMAC occupation code for sponsorship purposes

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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For more information regarding the role, please contact Donna Goltz, CSSD NUM at donna.goltz@mater.org.au  

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Applications close on Thursday 22^nd May 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.

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