Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Day Surgery

Mater Health Services; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rockhampton is looking for experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join their Day Surgery Unit on a permanent part-time basis. This role requires patient advocacy, nursing assessment, and evidence-based interventions. Candidates must have current AHPRA registration and recent nursing experience in an acute setting. Mater Private Hospital values community care and offers generous salary packaging, training opportunities, and wellbeing support for its team members.

Benefits

Generous salary packaging options

Access to industry-leading training

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Program

Corporate discount on private health insurance

Discounts across dining, retail, travel

Unlimited access to discounted gyms

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse.
• Minimum 1-year post-graduate experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience in pre and post-operative nursing care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients.
• Implement planned evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Act as a patient advocate and ensure informed consent.

Skills

Current AHPRA registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (no restrictions)

Recent nursing experience in an acute hospital setting (at least 1‑year post‑graduate experience)

Advanced interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Job description

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton have multiple exciting opportunities for experienced and motivated Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join the Day Surgery Unit. This position will be offered on a permanent part-time basis, commencing from January 2026.

For over a century, Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has been a trusted part of the Rockhampton community – caring for local families, friends, and neighbours. Our 136‑bed hospital feels like home, with five operating theatres, private emergency services, and a broad range of specialised care right here to support the health and wellbeing of those who live in and around Rockhampton.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Utilising a structured approach to carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients
• Within scope of practice, implements planned evidence‑based nursing interventions
• Act as a patient advocate ensuring patients are informed and consent is gained prior to procedures
• Contribute to the maintenance of an environment that promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individual patients and groups
• Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices
• Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines
• Ensure confidentiality of corporate and patient information

About you

To be successful in your application you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (no restrictions)
• Recent nursing experience in an acute hospital setting (at least 1‑year post‑graduate experience)
• Previous experience within a pre and post‑operative nursing care in an acute setting is highly desirable
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
• The ability to work well autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Mater is Queensland’s largest not‑for‑profit healthcare provider, and at Rockhampton, we keep things personal and local. Here, we are a community‑based hospital, 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 Private Hospital Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a tight‑knit and 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
• 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 Sunday 4th January 2026. 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.

Advertised: 22 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Jan 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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.

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

Please be advised that our recruitment process may be temporarily paused for the holiday period. If this is the case for the role you have applied for, we may not start contacting applicants until January 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you at that time.