About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane are seeking expressions of interest from experienced, motivated and enthusiastic applicants for a maximum-term, full time opportunity to act as the Clinical Nurse Consultant and lead the Stomal Therapy/Wound Care team for 4 weeks commencing 28/7/25. The successful applicant will be required to work Monday to Friday day shifts.

Our team of industry professionals work together as a cohesive and collaborative unit, going above and beyond to provide an exceptional level of care, while maintaining the highest clinical standards, for the patient and the department.

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

This role will see you demonstrate your commitment to providing quality clinical care. Mater’s Stomal Therapy team has a strong commitment to the Mater mission and values, with staff striving to offer a compassionate and highly skilled service to patients.

As a valued member of the team you will:

• Demonstrate an expert patient-centred consultancy service to a diverse patient population, providing quality care to patients with stomas, wounds & skin integrity issues
• Apply advanced Stomal Therapy and Wound Management knowledge and clinical skills to optimise patient health outcomes
• Work autonomously and collaboratively with teams to align practice with department, business and strategic goals
• Provide education to Mater staff to develop clinical knowledge & skills within this specialty
• Collaborate and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams internally and externally to ensure optimal patient outcomes promoting best practice

About you

To be considered suitable for this role you must have:

• Current AHPRA registration (no restrictions) with 5+ years’ experience working within an adult hospital environment
• Post graduate qualification in Stomal Therapy and/or Wound Management
• Extensive experience working as a Stomal Therapy/Wound management nurse
• Experience managing CHAITs and MACEs
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development activities relevant to Stomal Therapy and/or wound care
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously to top of scope with highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• High level communication skills when liaising with patients, families and staff within professional, legal and ethical parameters
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills
• High level competence in using electronic information systems such as patient information systems, as well as Microsoft suite including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel

The successful candidate will be hard working, enthusiastic and able to show initiative. You will be approachable with a mature and confident attitude and have the ability to work and achieve results independently.

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

For more information regarding the role, please contact Joanne Pennisi, Nurse Unit Manager on 07 3163 2433.

Applications close on 21 May 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants 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.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

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.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.