Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for an experienced and clinically confident Clinical Nurse – Day Surgery Unit to join us in a permanent, full-time role. Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. 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.
his is a senior clinical leadership opportunity within a high-performing Day Surgery Unit, where advanced assessment skills, strong clinical judgement and the ability to coordinate complex patient care are essential. Working in a growing, modern hospital environment, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, high-quality recovery care while supporting operational excellence within the unit.
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 expert nursing care across admissions, stage 2 and discharges, while supporting the coordination and performance of the unit. You will:
- Team lead – coordinate patient flow, prioritisation of care and day to day allocations of staff.
- Rostering
- Demonstrate leadership through clinical coaching, mentoring, role modelling best practice and promoting a collaborative and positive team culture.
- Act as a clinical resource.
- Support and mentor Registered and Enrolled Nurses within the unit.
- Collaborate closely with Anaesthetists, Surgeons and the multidisciplinary team.
- Escalate and manage clinical deterioration appropriately using advanced clinical reasoning.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, risk management and compliance activities.
- Support operational leadership of the unit when delegated by the Nurse Unit Manager.
- Ensure high standards of documentation, infection control and clinical governance – Monitor through audits.
About you
You are an experienced Day Surgery nurse with strong admission, recovery and discharge expertise, clinical leadership capability and a commitment to excellence in patient-centred care.
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Minimum three years’ experience in a Day Surgery Unit or a relevant acute perioperative specialty
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant clinical specialty (postgraduate qualification highly regarded or working towards)
- Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Proven ability to coordinate care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring or supporting junior staff
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and safe clinical outcomes
- Understanding of professional standards, legislation and compliance requirements within acute healthcare.
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 Wednesday 1st April 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Candidates may be required to complete criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks as part of employment with Mater.
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