About the role

Mater Private Hospital is currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our medical ward 8 South. This ward has a keen focus on patient experience and host’s a range of patients including Medical, Cardiac and Respiratory. This opportunity is a maximum term position for 12 months, 32 hours per week.

You will be able to work a mixture of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, and it is a requirement that you are available to work mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends.

Salary range: $42.99 - $55.14 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

Joining a busy department that is led by a passionate and innovative Nursing Manager who strongly encourages professional development. Whilst maintaining the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:

• Delivery of exceptional patient care, demonstrating a level of skill in clinical decision making and hands-on caregiving for a range of acute cardiac, vascular and medical conditions (including post intervention)
• 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
• Team leading when required
• 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
• Demonstrating a capacity to adapt to innovative models of care and service provision

About you

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Considerable demonstrated experience in an acute medical ward
• 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 

Applications close Sunday 21st June 2026 –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. 

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