About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse - General Surgery to join our Perioperative team in a full-time, six-month maximum-term position.

You'll play a key leadership role within a busy and collaborative perioperative environment, supporting the delivery of exceptional surgical care alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. While initially offered as a maximum-term contract, this role has a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with Mater.

Salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 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 Clinical Nurse, you'll combine advanced clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities to support the safe, efficient and effective operation of the General Surgery specialty within our Perioperative Services team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide advanced clinical nursing care for patients undergoing General Surgery procedures.
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the General Surgery specialty.
• Coordinate patient care and promote positive clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice.
• Mentor, coach and support Registered Nurses and other perioperative staff to foster professional development.
• Contribute to workforce planning, resource allocation and efficient theatre operations.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and support accreditation and clinical governance activities.
• Promote compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and Mater policies.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient-centred care.
• Act as a clinical resource and role model, demonstrating advanced problem-solving, decision-making and leadership capabilities.

About you

You are an experienced perioperative nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care while supporting and developing those around you. You thrive in a fast-paced theatre environment and enjoy balancing hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities.

You will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• A minimum of five years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a perioperative setting, including significant recent General Surgery experience (essential).
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience, with the ability to support, coach and mentor nursing teams.
• Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• A strong commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification, or willingness to obtain (supported by Mater).

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 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 Tuesday 28^th July 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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