Registered Nurse - Scrub Scout
- Townsville, QLD, Australia, 4810
- Permanent
About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking experienced Scrub/Scout Registered Nurses to join our perioperative team at Hyde Park. As a Monday to Friday day surgery service operating between 7:00am and 9:00pm, our Hyde Park facility offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment that values flexibility, wellbeing, and work-life balance.
Enjoy the benefits of predictable weekday hours, no overnight shifts and the chance to work alongside an experienced team committed to clinical excellence and positive patient outcomes. Our extended operating hours allow for a mix of 8 and 10‑hour shifts, giving you greater choice in how you structure your workday. To further support work–life balance, we offer a range of employment options including Permanent Full‑Time, Permanent Part‑Time, and Casual positions. Choose the arrangement that best fits your lifestyle!
Our Hyde Park campus is home to a modern four‑theatre complex supporting a diverse range of specialties, including ophthalmology, pain management, dental, general surgery, and a small but growing volume of urogynecology and urology.
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
Our Perioperative Registered Nurses use extensive experience to provide essential support to our patients and Clinical Nurses in activities designed to aid the sustainability of the department and assist with the progression of service improvement.
Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:
- Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care while acting as patient advocate
- Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients during perioperative journey
- Provide effective management of post anaesthesia and postoperative complications
- Working collaboratively with the nursing team to provide exceptional care every time
- Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
About you
You will be driven by a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can bring your energy and experience to this dynamic area.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Experience working as a nurse within a perioperative speciality
- ALS Certification desirable
- Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision making skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Commitment to ensuring the levels of service is always delivered to patients at all times
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.
At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
What’s in it for you?
- Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
- Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
- Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
- Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
- Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
- A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters
Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater
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