Clinical Nurse - General Surgery

Mater•Springfield, MO

1d•A$57 - A$62•Onsite

About The Position

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse - General Surgery to join our Perioperative team in a full-time, six-month maximum-term position. You'll play a key leadership role within a busy and collaborative perioperative environment, supporting the delivery of exceptional surgical care alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. While initially offered as a maximum-term contract, this role has a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with Mater.

Requirements

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
A minimum of five years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a perioperative setting, including significant recent General Surgery experience (essential).
Demonstrated clinical leadership experience, with the ability to support, coach and mentor nursing teams.
Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
A strong commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement and clinical governance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
A proactive, adaptable approach and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification, or willingness to obtain (supported by Mater).

Responsibilities

Provide advanced clinical nursing care for patients undergoing General Surgery procedures.
Support the Nurse Unit Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the General Surgery specialty.
Coordinate patient care and promote positive clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice.
Mentor, coach and support Registered Nurses and other perioperative staff to foster professional development.
Contribute to workforce planning, resource allocation and efficient theatre operations.
Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and support accreditation and clinical governance activities.
Promote compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and Mater policies.
Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient-centred care.
Act as a clinical resource and role model, demonstrating advanced problem-solving, decision-making and leadership capabilities.

Benefits

not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
access to many staff benefits
generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
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
unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on-site parking
reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots