About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Clinical Nurse to join the Day Surgery Unit. This position will be offered on a permanent full-time basis at 38 hours per week.

The Day Surgery Unit will see you working within a range of areas including Pre-operative waiting area, Day Surgery admission and Discharge area and the 23 Hour Unit. Our exceptional nursing team are required to provide quality care across all of these areas, which will present opportunities and variety, shift by shift; our team will be required to seamlessly integrate to work under different senior staff as appropriate. 

Salary range: $56.08 - $60.05 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

This is a great opportunity to utilise your exceptional leadership ability, and where your experience and skills will see you become an integral part of a team committed to delivering outstanding care and services, along with improving the experience and outcomes for patients.

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions) with minimum of 5 years’ diverse experience
• Demonstrate advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate management and workloads
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement process, coupled with the proven ability to initiate, coordinate and evaluate quality improvement measures
• Extensive experience to provide mentorship and guidance assisting with the professional growth of less-experienced nurses within the team
• Support the Nurse Manager in activities designed to aid the sustainability of the Clinical Stream and assist with skill development
• Provide optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
• Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding 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 Wednesday 24th June 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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