About the role

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Palliative Care team. We offer flexible employment arrangements, with opportunities ranging from Part time to Full time employment from 0.4 FTE to 1.0 FTE to suit your lifestyle and work preferences. 

Our General Medical/Palliative Care Ward is a 30-bed unit, including three dedicated palliative care beds, providing care to a diverse patient cohort. The ward specialises in palliative care while also supporting patients across general medicine, cardiology, and oncology, offering a broad range of acute and complex healthcare services. You'll join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families every day.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 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 valued member of our Medical Palliative Care team, you'll provide safe, high-quality nursing care while working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

You will:

• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred nursing care across medical and palliative services
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans
• Support patients and their families with compassion, dignity and respect throughout their care journey
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, effective care
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to discharge planning
• Mentor and support nursing colleagues and students where appropriate
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development

About you

You'll be a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

You will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with no restrictions
• Demonstrated clinical experience within an acute medical, oncology and/or palliative care setting (highly regarded)
• A genuine passion for providing person-centred, compassionate care
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care
• Willingness to participate in ongoing learning, education and professional development
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to medical or palliative nursing will be highly regarded but are 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
• 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. 

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