About the role

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.

Mater Health Brisbane is currently recruiting for a Nurse Unit Manager in our 8B ward. This will be a permanent full-time opportunity.

In this role, you will enjoy being part of a team of professionals who take pride in providing the highest level of patient care. The successful applicants will be responsible for providing quality care to pre and post-surgical patients including General Surgical, Colorectal, Plastics and Reconstruction, Breast and Endocrine, Urology, and Vascular patients.

Salary range: $71.42 - $76.80 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Ensures high quality patient care, where advanced clinical skills and knowledge underpin care coordination, collaboration, and communication for excellence in patient outcomes
• Evaluates effectiveness of care in achieving predicted outcomes and reviews plans in accordance with evaluated data and in collaboration with relevant staff and ensures effective discharge planning processes are initiated
• Collaborates with other health professionals and community services in the delivery of health care
• Participates in the strategic direction of the service, identifying and advising regarding any future issues and possible new directions for the service
• Measures and reports on the effectiveness of the service against agreed KPIs
• Develops and prepares reports as required
• Support the Assistant Director of Clinical Services – MHB Inpatient, ED and Patient Flow, in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision

About you

• Minimum of five years full time experience in General Surgery as a Clinical Nurse or other leadership role
• Extensive leadership experience within a nursing unit in a complex hospital environment
• Demonstrated competence in cost centre management.
• High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills with the ability to engage with internal stakeholders at various levels to achieve
• Current AHPRA Nursing registration

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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Friday 11th July 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

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

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 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.