Mater Private Hospital Townsville has opportunities for experienced Registered & Enrolled Nurses to join the Surgical ward. The successful candidates will be offered Permanent Part Time employment at 0.8FTE. You will be required to work across a rotating 24/7 roster including early, late, night and weekend shifts.

The Surgical Unit is a dedicated area caring for people following surgery. The highly skilled and passionate staff provide outstanding patient-centred care to people recovering from relatively minor through to the more complex procedures. Our state-of-the-art theatres and equipment, coupled with leading surgeons and nursing staff, offers our patients the highest quality of care, from admission to discharge.

Salary range: $41.74 - $53.53 (RN1) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

Salary range: $35.93 - $38.21 (EN) 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

• Displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the unit
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
• Working with and supporting colleagues within a highly effective skilled team environment,
• Demonstrating clinical skills and knowledge in the care of surgical patients

About you

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse
• 12 months postgraduate surgical experience (desirable not essential)
• Proven clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of nursing care
• Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximise patient care and outcomes
• Knowledge and commitment to continuous improvement of health care and nursing practice
• Demonstrates a collaborative and engaging approach to teamwork and the ability to work within the multi-disciplinary team

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people.

• Via salary packaging arrangements allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increasing take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via Salary Packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development through Mater Education
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national businesses/venues for dining, retail, travel & accommodation, other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.