About the role

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Close Observation Unit. This is a permanent part-time role, working 32 hours per week. 

Salary range: $41.73 - $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

The Registered Nurse provides evidence-based and contemporary patient-centred clinical care in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The delivery of care extends to patient advocacy with particular consideration to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients that contribute to optimal clinical outcomes.

Registered Nurses are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient management of care within the scope of practice and professional guidelines that include, but may not be limited to: legislation, regulations, standards, codes, qualifications, registration and clinical competencies.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions
• ECG and Cardiac arrhythmia interpretation skills
• Demonstrated competency in intravenous (IV) cannulation 
• Able to care for patients with Non-Invasive Ventilation/Airvo required, with Invasive Ventilation skills competency preferable.
• Digital and computer proficiency, extending to Microsoft 365 applications.
• Minimum of one-year post graduate experience
• Australian Citizenship, permanent residency, a current work Visa with no restrictions

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

Applications close Wednesday the 20th of 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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