Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse to join us in our Perioperative department in a permanent full-time role, 38 hours per week. Mater Hospital Springfield’s Perioperative Department is one department delivering care to public and private patients.

Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually. 

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

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.

This role will see you:

• Lead and conduct regular quality control and infection control audits
• Manage documentation, including the archiving of steriliser records, Biological Indicator (BI) records, and Instructions for Use (IFU)
• Provide direct mentorship and clinical guidance to CSSD staff and vocational students
• Monitor and assess staff competencies to complete CSSD tasks effectively
• Manage daily updates and data integrity within the T-Doc instrument tracking system
• Liaise with Theatre Clinical Nurses (CNs) and external companies regarding loan sets
• Oversee and arrange preventative maintenance and calibration for reprocessing equipment (e.g., washers, sterilisers, dryers)
• Ensure Performance Qualification is conducted as per standards
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) with budget monitoring and expenditure control
• Manage and investigate Workplace Incidents and ensure staff compliance with WHS requirements
• Assist NUM with rostering
• Contribute to the review and development of CSSD policies and workplace instructions

About you

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience working in a high-volume CSSD setting, with demonstrated clinical leadership experience
• Current Registered Nurse AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• Demonstrated expert knowledge and application of AS/NZS 5369 (Reprocessing of reusable medical devices) and (Reprocessing of endoscopes)
• Extensive experience in managing quality assurance programs, including monitoring, recording, and archiving of critical data
• Proven ability to provide effective clinical mentorship, supervision, and education to multidisciplinary CSSD staff and students
• Demonstrated practical understanding of the operation, fault reporting, preventative maintenance schedules, and calibration requirements for a range of CSSD equipment

Desirable

• Possess relevant post-graduate qualifications or certificates in sterilisation sciences, infection control, or management
• Experience in the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies, workplace instructions, and Work Health and Safety (WHS) protocols
• Previous experience assisting with facility planning or capital works projects (e.g., input for a new sterilising department)

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 Sunday 21st December 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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