About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane has an exciting opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse to join the Ambulatory and Outpatients Service (AOPS) in a maximum-term, full-time role working as an elective surgery theatre/procedural scheduler until December 2025.

The Ambulatory & Outpatient Service offers exceptional individualised care and is committed to enhancing the patient experience by providing clinical care, education, information and support that is evidence based.

This role will work closely with the Breast, Endocrine, and General Surgery specialists to ensure patients referred for elective procedures are scheduled within clinically appropriate timeframes whilst ensuring patients are optimally prepared for surgery prior to their theatre date.

Salary range: $35.92 - $38.21 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

As an Enrolled Nurse (EN) – Theatre Scheduler, you will play a vital role in coordinating elective surgical procedures while delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care. You will advocate for patients and ensure their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met in a safe and efficient environment, contributing to optimal surgical outcomes.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Scheduling patients for elective surgery procedures within clinically recommended timeframes
• Utilisation of Elective surgery implementation standard
• Liaising with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients are optimised pre-operatively
• Delivery of safe, quality nursing care under both direct and indirect supervision of nursing, and medical teams
• Identifying, escalating, and managing clinical risks effectively
• Participating in ongoing professional development and team meetings
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated and effective care
• Contributing to service planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (without restrictions)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a surgical nursing environment
• Previous experience in surgical scheduling (highly desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with patients, families, and staff
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Proficiency in electronic systems such as patient information systems, procedural booking tools, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel
• Knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, Elective Surgery Waitlist governance and business rules
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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 Sunday 20th 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.