Enrolled Nurse - Surgical

Mater Group; Queensland; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Staff wellbeing programs (EAP)

Fitness Passport access

Discounted parking

Cafés/food discounts

Supportive culture and development

Job summary

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the surgical ward in a permanent position with flexible full-time or part-time hours (32 hours per week) across a seven‑day roster. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 12 months of clinical experience and current AHPRA registration.

Based at the Springfield campus, you will provide patient‑centred nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and work with a multidisciplinary team in a state‑of‑the‑art facility opening

Qualifications

• Must hold current AHPRA registration with no notable cautions.
• Minimum 12 months of clinical experience in a surgical/perioperative setting.
• Experience in general surgical and orthopaedic specialties is highly regarded.
• Ability to work across a 7‑day roster and across all shift types.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient‑centred nursing care under supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty.
• Support perioperative pathways and assist in the surgical ward.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to deliver high‑quality care.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills to support professional development.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Digital literacy

Job description

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for an Enrolled Nurse to join our surgical ward in a permanent, full-time or part-time (32 hrs per week) position working . This opportunity requires flexibility to work across all shift types over a seven-day roster. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 12 months’ clinical experience, along with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic hospital environment.

Based at our Springfield campus, these roles are a part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — which opened early 2026. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

Salary range: $37.93 - $40.34 per hour plus superannuation and access to not‑for‑profit salary packaging up to $18,550 +access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

As an Enrolled Nurse you will provide patient‑centred nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty.

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care while acting as patient advocate
• Demonstrating clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients during perioperative journey
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team to provide exceptional care every time
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you

You will enjoy working in a busy and rewarding environment where you can become part of a team of professionals who take pride in providing the highest levels of patient care. You will have recent Clinical experience in Anaesthetics, Scrub/Scout or day surgery.

• Have current registration with AHPRA with no notations
• Demonstrated experience in general surgical and orthopaedic specialties highly regarded
• Ability to work in an ever‑changing and fast paced environment
• Be able to manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and recognise priority tasks
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team environment with a focus on exceptional patient‑centred care and customer service
• Digital and computer proficiency
• You must participate in a 24/7 roster (including weekends)

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 by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• 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 Saturday, 22 November 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date,

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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