After Hours Manager

Mater; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Staff benefits

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to move into an After-Hours Manager role. This permanent part-time position covers evening shifts and may require across-all-shifts availability.

You will provide clinical and operational leadership after hours, supporting multidisciplinary teams, managing patient flow and responding to issues to ensure safe, high-quality care. Based at Bundaberg’s hospital, you will coordinate staffing, bed management and mentor nursing

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration for the required scope of practice.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a critical care environment.
• ALS and PLS certifications or willingness to obtain.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Critical Care- ICU/CCU/ED.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory roles in healthcare.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours clinical and operational leadership across the hospital.
• Coordinate patient flow, bed management and staffing resources.
• Mentor nursing staff and foster a positive team culture.
• Ensure compliance with standards, policies and ethics.
• Respond to clinical and operational issues and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with NMOs, VMOs and Allied Health teams.
• Advocate for patients and families with clear communication.
• Manage staffing to meet service demands across the hospital.
• Contribute to quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Maintain accurate confidential clinical documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

HR skills

Report writing

Education

Postgraduate Critical Care Nursing

Job description

About the Role

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is an seeking experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in their leadership journey by moving into an After-Hours Manager role. This permanent part-time opportunity predominantly covers evening shifts however, flexibility and availability to work across all shifts is required.

As an After-Hours Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership across the hospital outside of standard business hours. Supporting multidisciplinary teams, managing patient flow, and responding to operational and clinical issues, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Mater Bundaberg is a 59‑bed private hospital providing high‑quality surgical and medical services. The hospital includes dedicated surgical and medical wards, supporting patients across the acute and sub‑acute continuum of care with a strong focus on recovery and patient‑centred outcomes. The Surgical Ward manages a broad caseload including orthopaedics, gynaecology, general surgery, and ENT, while the Medical Ward delivers comprehensive medical and recovery‑focused care. Our Perioperative Department features three operating theatres and one procedure room, performing more than 4,400 procedures annually across specialties such as general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, reconstructive plastics, and respiratory procedures.

Salary Range: $72.35 - $78.55 (Registered Nurse Level 3) plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you'll be doing

• Providing leadership, guidance and clinical support to multidisciplinary teams across all clinical areas after hours.
• Coordinating patient flow, bed management and staffing resources to optimise patient care and service delivery.
• Supporting and mentoring nursing staff, fostering a positive team culture and promoting professional development.
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards, legislation, hospital policies and ethical practices.
• Responding to clinical and operational issues, identifying risks and implementing appropriate solutions in a timely manner.
• Collaborating with Nurse Unit Managers, Visiting Medical Officers and Allied Health teams to facilitate safe and effective patient care.
• Advocating for patients and their families, ensuring care decisions are patient-focused and supported through effective communication.
• Managing workforce allocation and staffing requirements to meet service demands across the hospital.
• Contributing to quality improvement, accreditation and research activities to enhance patient outcomes and service excellence.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical documentation while ensuring the effective use of hospital resources and equipment.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) relevant to the necessary scope of practice;
• Minimum five 5 years of clinical experience across critical care environment
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and PLS certification or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge and experience of the facility requirements and standards;
• Prior comparable experience in a leadership/supervisory role in a healthcare environment
• Postgraduate qualifications in nursing Critical Care- ICU, CCU or ED
• Demonstrated analytical and report-writing skills
• Demonstrated leadership, human resource and business skills.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‑class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values‑driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Application close Friday 2nd October 2026. — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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