Clinical Nurse – Public Surgical Inpatient Unit
About The Position
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Clinical Nurse – Public Surgical Inpatient Unit to join us in a full time, 12-month parental leave contract role from late August 2026 until early September 2027. Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield which opened in early 2026. This state-of-the-art facility meets the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.
Requirements
- Currently AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Demonstrated nursing experience within a surgical setting or have transferable skills that can be developed with professional training
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated commitment to continued quality improvement and best practice principles
- Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or have a perioperative ANMAC occupation code for sponsorship purposes
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning and coordination skills in the clinical management of clients with complex care needs, ensuring quality standards are met.
- Provide clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education and research.
- Support management activities, including portfolio responsibilities where applicable.
- Achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care.
- Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care.
- Support the Nurse Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision, along with staffing within budget requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth.
Benefits
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
- 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
- Unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
