About the role

Mater Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking experienced Clinical Nurses to join the Mater Centre for Neurosciences. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a clinical leadership role within a highly specialised neurosciences service, delivering advanced, patient-centred care in a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

We have 1 x permanent full time vacancy, 1 x maximum term contract until 28th Feb 2027 and 1 x maximum term contract until 24th Oct 2026. We are open to 32 and 38 hours per week. 

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide expert clinical care while supporting care coordination, collaboration and communication across the interdisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to influence practice, mentor others and contribute to excellence in patient outcomes within a highly specialised neurosciences service recognised for clinical excellence.

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 leadership role, you will deliver advanced nursing care while supporting operational and team excellence through:

• Providing high-quality, evidence-based care using advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Coordinating patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes
• Leading by example as a clinical resource and role model within the unit
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced staff and students
• Contributing to innovative models of care and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promoting patient advocacy, informed consent and person-centred communication
• Actively supporting quality, safety and infection control standards
• Assisting with operational leadership when delegated by the Nurse Unit Manager
• Contributing to performance, resource management and service delivery goals

About you

You are an experienced and confident Registered Nurse with strong clinical expertise in neurosciences (or relevant specialty), ready to step into or continue within a leadership-focused role. You bring:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum three years full-time equivalent clinical experience within your specialty area
• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, care coordination and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and positively influence team members
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care and evidence-based practice
• A proactive approach to quality improvement, safety and risk management
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty (highly regarded)

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 8th 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.

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