About the role

Join our dynamic team at Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton as a Registered Nurse - Level 1 in the Surgical Unit on a permanent, part-time basis (32 hours per week).

Make a real difference by providing compassionate care and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a supportive and patient-focused environment.

Salary range: $39.87 - $53.53 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 a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Unit at Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, you will be at the forefront of providing exceptional nursing care. From advocating for patients' needs to ensuring their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, you will play a vital role in contributing to optimal patient outcomes. Your dedication to safe and efficient care delivery will make a lasting impact on the lives of those in our community.

About you

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team with:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• At least 1 year of experience in a specific surgical specialty
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels will help us achieve positive outcomes and provide the highest quality of care to our patients.
• The drive to make a real difference.

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

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Applications close on Wednesday 10th September 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

For more information regarding the role, please contact Princy Thomas, Nurse Unit Manager, on [email protected]

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.