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Clinical Nurse - Anaesthetics

Mater Group
Springfield Lakes, QLD
A$54.45-$58.30 p/h
Healthcare & Medical → Nursing - Theatre & Recovery
Contract
On-site

Posted 13 hours ago


About the role

Mater Private Hospital Springfield has an opportunity for a qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse within Anaesthetics on a maximum term contract for 9 months, full time 38 hours per week. This role provides the chance to gain valuable leadership experience while continuing to deliver high-quality clinical care in the perioperative environment.

This clinical leadership role provides and supports the delivery of high-quality patient care, where advanced clinical skills and knowledge underpin care coordination, collaboration and communication within the Nursing and interdisciplinary team. The CN provides operational leadership when delegated by the NUM.

Salary range: $54.45 - $58.30 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

Our Perioperative Clinical Nurses provide additional leadership and advanced clinical competency to our Nursing Team. You will use your extensive experience to provide a mentorship and guiding aspect to assist in the professional growth of less-experienced nursing team members, supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in activities designed to aid the sustainability of the Clinical Stream and assist with skill development.

Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:

  • Demonstrating advanced clinical expertise in anaesthetics and PACU and knowledge of procedures and management of patients to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
  • Promoting and contributing to evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrating leadership in professional standards, patient safety, and clinical education
  • Assisting with rostering, allocation, and management of work hours using Kronos and Confluence
  • Supporting other staff in the unit to ensure provision of exceptional care to patients in line with best practice, Mater mission and values and policy and procedure
  • Assist/Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
  • Assist/support Nurse Unit Manager with facilitation of quality improvements and patient safety initiatives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of service and patient care outcomes
  • Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience within the PACU/anaesthetics environment
  • Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
  • Availability to work across all shifts, weekends and on call
  • Experience in theatre coordination and workflow management.
  • Experience in rostering systems (Kronos, Confluence) and managing staff work hours.
  • Previous or current clinical nurse (or similar) experience
  • Post graduate certificate qualification- desirable
  • A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Ability to plan and facilitate management of workloads
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement process and the ability to initiate coordinate and evaluate quality improvement

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

If you would like further information on this vacancy please reach out to Colleen Kelly, Nurse Unit Manager - [email protected]

Applications close on Wednesday 15th October 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.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.


About Mater Group

South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
5001-10000 employees

A Catholic not-for-profit ministry of Mercy Partners, Mater is guided by the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy who first established Mater in 1906 when they built the first Mater Private Hospital. This was the start of a tradition of care and compassion for the sick and needy that continues to inspire us today.

Through our extensive network of hospitals, health centres and related businesses, a nationally accredited education provider and a world-class research institute, we're working together to meet the needs of the community and improve your health and wellbeing.

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