About the role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Nurse to join the Mater Hospital Brisbane, supporting inpatient referrals to Mater in Mind service.
This is a permanent part-time position (32 hours per week), offering the chance to work in a highly specialised, multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health care for adults within the acute hospital setting.
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
In this Clinical Nurse role, you will deliver advanced nursing care while coordinating and supporting inpatient mental health referrals across Mater services. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive clinical assessment, triage and coordination of inpatient referrals to the CL Psychiatry (Mater in Mind) service
- Delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care that considers patients’ physical, emotional and psychosocial needs
- Coordinating care plans, collaborating closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams
- Acting as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, families and carers
- Providing clinical advice, education and support to staff across inpatient units
- Contributing to service improvement, quality, safety and positive patient experiences
- Supporting junior staff through mentorship, leadership and role modelling professional practice
About you
You are a skilled and compassionate Clinical Nurse with strong mental health experience and a collaborative approach to care. You will bring:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in mental health nursing or consultation liaison psychiatry
- Strong clinical assessment, care coordination and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication skills and a patient-centred, trauma-informed approach
- A commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement and Mater’s values
- Postgraduate qualifications 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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close on Sunday 15th March 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.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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