About the role
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join their Surgical Ward. We offer excellent flexibility, with opportunities ranging from Permanent Part-Time (0.6 FTE) to Full-time hours through to casual employment. Choose the arrangement that best suits your lifestyle!
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton's Surgical Ward is a 25-bed unit providing care across a diverse range of surgical specialties, including orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, and plastics. The ward predominantly supports elective surgery patients, offering a well-structured and predictable environment with straightforward admissions and patient pathways. This provides an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals to develop their surgical nursing skills across multiple specialties while delivering high-quality patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
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
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, our Registered Nurses make up a vital and respected part of the nursing team at Mater. Key duties and responsibilities will include:
- Delivering and evaluating evidence‑based nursing care within your scope of practice
- Advocating for patients through education, informed consent, and shared decision‑making
- Act as a patient advocate ensuring patients are informed and consent is gained prior to procedures,
- Contribute to the maintenance of an environment which promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individual patients and groups,
- Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices,
- Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines,
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Minimum of 1 post grad experience working within an acute setting
- Visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional international applicants with demonstrated extensive experience in critical care on a medical ward.
- Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights and weekends
- High level skills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management
- The ability to contribute effectively and efficiently within a busy, multidisciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care and competency in clinical problem solving
- Available to work across all shifts
- Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communications and the ability to maintain accurate clinical and assessment data
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.
At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
What’s in it for you?
- Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
- Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
- Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
- Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
- Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
- A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters
Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.
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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