About the role
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Perioperative Department within the Day Surgery Unit. We offer flexible employment options to suit your lifestyle, with opportunities available ranging from Permanent Part-Time 24 hours per week to Full-Time 38 hours per week positions. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and highly regarded healthcare team while advancing your career in a dynamic perioperative environment.
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton features a modern perioperative environment, comprising five main theatres, two dedicated Day Surgery theatres and one Cath Lab, allowing our team to deliver high-quality patient care across a broad range of surgical services. Our theatre complex provides a diverse and rewarding caseload across a range of specialties, including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Endoscopy, and Gynaecology. The Day Surgery Unit operates Monday to Friday, from 6:30am to 8:00pm, with occasional Saturday theatre lists.
Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 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
Our Perioperative Registered Nurses use extensive experience to provide essential support to our patients and Clinical Nurses in activities designed to aid the sustainability of the department and assist with the progression of service improvement.
Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:
- Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care while acting as patient advocate
- Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients during perioperative journey
- Provide effective management of post anaesthesia and postoperative complications
- Working collaboratively with the nursing team to provide exceptional care every time
- Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
About you
- Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Considerable demonstrated experience the area in which you are applying for
- High level skills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management
- Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
- The ability to contribute effectively and efficiently within a busy, multidisciplinary team environment
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, and at Rockhampton, we keep things personal and local. Here, we are a community-based hospital, 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 Private Hospital Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a tight-knit and 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
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
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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