About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville is delighted to offer an exciting career advancement opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse! Our Coronary Care & Cardio Thoracic Unit (CCU/CTU) is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to step into a Clinical Nurse Level 2 role within our team.
This permanent position is predominantly night-shift focused, making it ideally suited to applicants who thrive in an overnight clinical environment. We welcome candidates with indirect critical care experience, such as those from ICU or other high-acuity settings, who are eager to expand their expertise. Successful applicants must be willing to undertake our Cardiac Transition Program to support their development into this specialised area if not already completed.
We also offer excellent flexibility, with employment options ranging from 0.6 FTE part-time through to full-time hours, allowing you to choose the arrangement that best suits your lifestyle.
The CCU/CTU is a 20-bed unit with 7 dedicated CCU beds, providing a high level of care for acutely ill and chronic cardiovascular/cardiothoracic patients, catering for elective and emergency admissions. Offering a wide variety of cardiac services to the community the team strives for excellence in customer care and best practice.
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 Cardio Thoracic Clinical Nurse, you will play a vital role in our CCU/CTU Nursing team. Your responsibilities will include providing individual care for patients who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing adverse cardiac events. You will also be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical nursing services and associated programs to meet the evolving needs of our patients.
Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:
- Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
- Demonstrating advanced clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
- Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision, along with staffing within budget requirements
- Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
About you
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Experience working as a cardiac nurse - essential
- Critical Care Certificate or working towards – desirable not essential
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care and competency in clinical problem solving
- Available to work across all shifts
- Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communications and the ability to maintain accurate clinical and assessment data
- A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater Values
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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close on Wednesday 11th February 2026. 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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