About the role
Mater Private Hospital Brisbane has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our dedicated team on our Medical Ward a 6-month full-time maximum-term contract.
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide advanced clinical care and leadership that supports Mater’s commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centred healthcare. You’ll work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team within a values-driven environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
Salary range: $54.45 - $58.30 per hour plus 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 Clinical Nurse, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, coordinating and supporting best practice for patients with a range of complex medical conditions.
- Lead and mentor nursing staff, fostering a culture of learning, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Promote patient safety and quality through active participation in continuous improvement and infection control initiatives.
- Collaborate across disciplines to achieve optimal health outcomes and enhance the patient experience.
About you
You’re a confident and compassionate nursing professional who leads by example and is dedicated to achieving excellence in patient care. You bring strong clinical knowledge, leadership capability, and a collaborative approach to everything you do.
To be successful, you will have:
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum of three years’ full-time equivalent experience, preferably within a medical ward or acute care setting.
- Proven ability to provide advanced clinical leadership and mentor less-experienced staff.
- Strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining best practice standards.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty (desirable).
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
Applications close on Tuesday 11th November 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.
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