About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Paediatric team on a casual basis. Working within a supportive and family-centred environment, you will provide high-quality care to infants, children and adolescents across a range of medical and surgical specialties. This role operates across a 24/7 rotating roster, and successful applicants must be available to work morning, afternoon and night shifts.
Our dedicated Paediatrics Unit provides specialised medical and surgical care for babies, children and adolescents in a welcoming, family-centred environment. From admission through to recovery, we work closely with both children and their families, explaining procedures in a simple and reassuring way to ease concerns and build confidence. We provide expert care across a range of specialties, including dental, ear, nose and throat (ENT), general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, plastic surgery and urology, ensuring the highest standard of care for our young patients.
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
You will become an integral part of the team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those you care for, while making a positive contribution to the overall standard of care delivered by the unit. You will join a team of highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals, and your enthusiasm and dedication for nursing will be highly valued within a supportive and professional environment.
About you
We are searching for a nurse with a passion for Paediatric care to seamlessly join the team and hit-the-ground-running, continuing your nursing career and providing exceptional care for our patients and their families from day one. As such, you will possess:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Minimum 12 months post graduate experience in a acute hospital setting
- Demonstrated paediatric nursing experience is desirable but not essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
- Strong paediatric focus and passion for providing family centred care
- The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to learn and develop your skills and commitment to the continued quality improvement and best practice principles within your role
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 Friday 18th September 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.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
