About the role

Mater Private Hospital Brisbane has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Perioperative Theatre team as a Scrub/Scout on a casual basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a contemporary perioperative environment that supports complex surgical care, professional growth, and exceptional patient experiences. You will be joining a collaborative, high-performing team that values clinical excellence, safety, and compassionate care at every stage of the patient journey.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus superannuation plus casual loading and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

As a perioperative Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused care within the operating theatre. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to positive surgical outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert scrub and scout nursing care across a variety of surgical procedures
• Delivering holistic, patient-centred care with consideration for physical, emotional, and individual patient needs
• Maintaining compliance with infection control standards, clinical policies, and safety protocols
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and perioperative colleagues to support seamless theatre workflows
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Supporting a positive team environment that reflects Mater’s Mission, Values, and commitment to excellence

About you

You are a confident and capable perioperative nurse with a strong foundation in scrub and scout practice, who enjoys working in a fast-paced theatre setting and takes pride in delivering high-quality patient care.

You will bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of four years’ post-graduate experience working as a scrub/scout Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently within the perioperative environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
• A commitment to patient safety, professional standards, and ongoing learning and development

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 20th 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. 

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