About the role

Mater Hospital South Brisbane has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the team on a permanent part time basis 24 hours per week.

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) as Registered Nurses at Mater Health Services practice within the relevant Standards for Nurses/Midwives as per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and other legislation, standards and codes that can impact or inform the evidence-based practice of Nursing and are accountable for their own practice. 

Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for providing clinical expertise, consultancy and education to staff within Mater Health South Brisbane to enable them to provide safe clinical nursing services to patients.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Attending all Clinical Codes- MET /Code Blue as the Nursing Code Team Leader within your allocated areas within the South Brisbane campus between the hours of 1830 – 0700hr
• To provide clinical support afterhours for High risk patients
• Provide direct patient care when required and to facilitate clinical transfers to expedite assessment of at-risk patients and or to expedite transfer to Critical Care areas- i.e. ICU / CCU / Emergency / Birth suites and Operating Theatres
• Reviewing of all ICU discharges on the day of discharge to wards
• Review of all Code (MET /Code Blue) patients in the previous 24hr
• Provide an organisational awareness of the most at risk and to communicate this to senior afterhours management and to collaborate with medical staff at safety huddles

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess: 

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Minimum of 5 years+ experience in a Critical Care Area- ICU or Emergency
• Extensive experience practicing as a Registered Nurse with high-risk patients with the ability to provide expert clinical advice
• Extensive leadership experience within a critical care unit in a complex hospital environment
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing and prioritizing
• Qualifications in Critical Care (ICU) or Emergency (desired)

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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Sunday 27th April 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.