About the role
Mater Hospital Brisbane Intensive Care Unit is looking for Registered Nurses to join the team in a permanent, full-time role (we are open to 30 or 38 hours per week).
The Mater Intensive Care Units are an integrated public and private critical care service provided across two intensive care units. We have a friendly and skilled team that excels in caring for a variety of patient groups including complex surgical patients, neurosurgical and neurological conditions, life-threatening medical conditions, critically ill obstetric patients and critically ill oncology/haematology patients.
If you currently reside in Australia (preferably Brisbane) and are seeking sponsorship, we are open to discussing this with you. If you live outside of Brisbane please note we are not paying for relocation.
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
As a Registered Nurse in ICU, you will have a strong patient-service focus, demonstrated commitment to continued service improvement, willingness to facilitate and encourage cohesive, positive professional relationships and be required to demonstrate problem-solving skills to improve patient care outcomes relevant to the ward.
You will work closely with the nursing team of CNs, RNs and AINs to seamlessly integrate to this friendly and professional team. This challenging and rewarding position will utilise your abilities and see you become a valued member of the team.
About you
To be considered for this position you will have:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in ICU
- Ability to work a flexible roster consisting of 12-hour shifts, 50% day/night split
- Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care Nursing, or if no certification open to doing the transition program
- Recent working experience in Intensive Care
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 Sunday 17th 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).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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