Mater is looking for dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our team at Mater Hospital Springfield's Intensive Care Unit (ICU). These are permanent positions available on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 0.5 FTE), with a start date as soon as possible.
As part of Queensland's largest not-for-profit hospital and healthcare network, you'll be working in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where your clinical expertise directly contributes to life-changing patient outcomes. This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to grow your career within a values-led organisation committed to compassionate, high-quality care.
Based at our Springfield campus, this role will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. This state of the art facility will meet 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.
Salary range: $41.74 - $53.53 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you'll deliver holistic, patient-centred nursing care across all aspects of the ICU, working collaboratively within a skilled multidisciplinary team. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering safe, efficient and compassionate nursing care with consideration for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient
- Contributing to a culture of safety and quality by adhering to infection control practices, organisational policies and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate, manage and evaluate patient care activities
- Advocating for patients and supporting them in their own healthcare decision-making
- Participating in the teaching and mentoring of nursing students and less experienced staff
- Maintaining and expanding your professional knowledge through ongoing education and evidence-based practice
- Practising in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's standards, relevant legislation and Mater's values
About you
You're a skilled and motivated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced critical care environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
- Experience in, or a strong interest in, intensive care nursing
- A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- The ability to exercise sound clinical judgement and accept accountability for your own practice
- A genuine passion for professional development — both your own and that of your colleagues
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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close Thursday 14th May 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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