About the role

Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sort from motivated and passionate Registered Nurses, to temporarily cover a Clinical Nurse role in our Welcome Lounge/Day Procedure Unit (DPU) for a maximum term contract for 6 months, 32 hours per week.

Salary range: $54.45 - $58.30 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

As the Acting Clinical Nurse you will coordinate care for all patients presenting for surgery and lead a team of nurses to provide high quality clinical care.

• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of patient care across the Day Procedure Unit/Welcome Lounge
• Leading by example to provide high level clinical care to our patients
• Supporting the NUM in periods of absence by providing operational leadership and financial stewardship
• Collaborating with after-hours management, VMOs, theatres and other interdisciplinary teams

About you

• Current AHPRA Nursing registration
• Strong change management skills and excellent time management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills to manage completing priorities effectively
• A commitment to support staff, patient-centred care, and continuous improvement

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 Thursday 28^th August 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.

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.