Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Medical

Mater Health Services; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit benefits

Professional development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Mackay is seeking an experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to join the Sacred Heart Medical Ward. Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities with flexible rosters support your lifestyle while delivering compassionate patient care.

In this busy 31-bed ward you will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, apply evidence-based interventions, and advocate for patients, within a multidisciplinary team, while benefiting from salary packaging, not-for-profit support and

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
• At least 1 year of post-graduate experience in an acute hospital.
• Experience in pre/post-operative care is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive nursing assessments using a structured approach.
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions within scope.
• Advocate for patients, ensuring informed consent prior to procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment and uphold infection control policies.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Acute hospital experience

Postoperative nursing care

Interpersonal communication

Autonomy and team work

Job description

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Mackay has multiple exciting opportunities for an experienced, motivated Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to join the Medical Ward. We have permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available, with flexible rostering options to support your lifestyle and career aspirations. Join a team where you'll feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care.

Nurses to join our Sacred Heart (Medical) Ward. Whether you're an experienced nurse ready for a new challenge or a Graduate Nurse looking to build your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Sacred Heart is a busy 31-bed medical ward caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. This diverse clinical environment offers excellent opportunities to develop your medical nursing skills while working alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

If you're looking for a supportive workplace that values teamwork, professional growth and clinical excellence, Sacred Heart offers the opportunity to grow your confidence, expand your expertise and make a meaningful difference every day.

Salary range: $37.93 - $39.04 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

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Utilising a structured approach 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 which 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 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

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.

Here, we are proud to be 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 Mackay, you’ll be part of a supportive and values‑led team where innovation, compassion and high‑quality care are at the heart of everything we do.

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

• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

At Mater Private Hospital Mackay, we keep things personal and local. From our beginnings in 1927 to our modern 105‑bed campus on the banks of the Pioneer River, we’ve grown with our community, combining advanced technology, including robotic‑assisted surgery and the region’s first da Vinci surgical system, with genuine, compassionate care.

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

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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