About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville has a unique opportunity for dedicated Registered Nurses to become part of our Cath Lab Recovery team within the Perioperative Services Department. We provide the flexibility for you to choose Part-Time with flexibility working between 24 - 32 hours a week options, allowing you to tailor your work schedule to suit your lifestyle. 

Our Perioperative Services Department provides surgical services across 16 theatres, and caters for adults and paediatrics with a variety of surgical specialties.  MPHT boasts brand new state of the art theatre facilities, a catheterization laboratory, separate onsite day site surgery facilities as well as newly implemented robotic surgery involving the da Vinci Surgical System.

Salary range: $41.73 - $53.53 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

• Provide high‑quality pre operative and post‑procedure nursing care for patients recovering from cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiology procedures
• Monitor haemodynamic status, vascular access sites, wounds, and sedation recovery, identifying and responding promptly to complications
• Delivery of exceptional patient care, demonstrating a level of skill in clinical decision making and hands-on care
• Deliver appropriate and accurate application of clinical assessment procedures to evaluate medical health status to identify and apply timely care intervention for best patient outcomes
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
• Working with and supporting colleagues within a highly effective skilled team environment

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Relevant qualifications and Registration with AHPRA
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting with relevant Cath Lab or Recovery experience preferred but not essential.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded although not essential
• Proven clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of nursing care
• Effective communication and clinical problem solving skills to maximise patient care outcomes
• Knowledge and commitment to continuous improvement of health care and nursing practice

 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

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.