About the role
Mater is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join the Orthopaedics team at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane on a permanent part-time basis (32 hours per week).
This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy and well-supported acute surgical environment, while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence and exceptional patient outcomes.
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 within Orthopaedics, you will provide advanced nursing care and clinical leadership to support safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering evidence-based nursing care across the patient journey, from admission through to discharge
- Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans
- Collaborating closely with medical, allied health, and nursing colleagues to optimise patient outcomes
- Supporting patient education, informed consent, and advocacy throughout treatment and recovery
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, safety standards, and best-practice clinical outcomes
- Providing clinical guidance, support, and mentorship to less experienced staff as required
About you
You are a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care. You will bring:
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
- A minimum of three years’ post-registration clinical experience, ideally within orthopaedics or an acute surgical setting
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills
- A commitment to patient-centred care, safety, and Mater’s values and behavioural standards
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing clinical priorities
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty (desirable, but not essential)
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 12th April 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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