Enrolled Nurse - Day Surgery Unit

Mater Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Professional development

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking 2 x Enrolled Nurses to work in our Day Surgery Unit on a permanent part-time basis, 16 or 20 hours per week, based at our Gold Coast Campus in Southport. Salary range is $37.93–$40.25 per hour with superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 plus staff benefits.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration and have experience in pre- and post-operative acute care, with the ability to work autonomously within a

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (no restrictions).
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes across the patient journey and continuum of care.
• Demonstrating clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and perioperative care.
• Implementing strategies to integrate quality and risk management into service provision.
• Collaborating with the nursing team to deliver exceptional care.
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills for ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA Registered Enrolled Nurse

Job description

Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking 2 x Enrolled Nurses to work within our Day Surgery Unit. This position will be employed on a permanent part time basis, 16 or 20 hours per week. Mater has finalised the strategic acquisition of Healthscope’s Gold Coast Private Hospital, this is a significant milestone in Mater’s commitment to delivering exceptional and compassionate care to Queensland communities.

Based at our Gold Coast Campus, this role will be part of our state-of-the-art 339 bed facility located in Southport. This facility was established in 2016 and offers a wide range of specialities across Emergency, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastics, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care and Oncology.

Salary range: $37.93 - $40.25 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
• Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team to provide exceptional care every time
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (no restrictions)
• Previous demonstrated experience within a pre and post-operative nursing care in an acute setting
• 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 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
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• 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

Applications close Wednesday 14th October 2026– please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

Direct applications only — 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).

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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