Enrolled Nurse - Surgical Extended Stay Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Generous salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Hospital Springfield, part of Mater Health Services, seeks compassionate Enrolled Nurses to join a new 10-bed ESU/23-Hour Ward. Full-time, part-time or casual roles provide perioperative care and short-term observation in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will support nursing care from admission to discharge under RN supervision, participate in discharge planning, infection control and continuous improvement, and work across shifts including night duty in a not-for-profit healthcare network

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with APHRA.
• Ability to deliver delegated nursing care safely and effectively.
• Strong communication and patient advocacy.
• Infection control, quality improvement and safe practice.
• Willingness to work across shifts including nightshift.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated nursing care in accordance with NMBA standards and Mater policies.
• Conduct structured patient assessments and communicate findings with the RN.
• Implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Support discharge planning and patient education processes.
• Advocate for patients and ensure informed consent.
• Follow correct escalation processes.
• Maintain infection control, safety and quality at all times.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for perioperative care.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and positive patient experience.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Clinical assessment

Infection control

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Night shifts

Education

APHRA registration

Job description

About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking compassionate and motivated Enrolled Nurses to join our new 10-bed Extended Stay Unit (ESU)/23-Hour Ward team on a full-time, part-time, or casual basis.

This exciting expansion of our Perioperative Services operates alongside our established Day Surgery Unit, providing specialised overnight care and recovery for surgical patients who require short term observation beyond the day of their procedure.

As part of Mater Hospital Springfield’s ongoing growth, you will play a key role in enhancing the patient journey by delivering compassionate support and expert nursing care from admission through to discharge. Join our state‑of‑the‑art facility, committed to innovation, teamwork, and meeting the healthcare needs of over 200,000 patients annually. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to help establish and shape a new service within a collaborative, values‑driven environment dedicated to safe, efficient, and evidence‑based perioperative care.

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

In this patient‑centred role, you will support the delivery of comprehensive nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes.

• Perform delegated nursing care in accordance with NMBA standards and Mater policies
• Conduct structured patient assessments and communicate findings effectively with the RN, throughout the admission and post‑operative journey of the patient
• Implement and evaluate evidence‑based nursing interventions within scope of practice
• Support effective discharge planning and patient education processes
• Advocate for patients, ensuring informed consent and understanding of procedures.
• Follow correct escalation processes
• Maintain high standards of infection control, safety and quality at all times
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless perioperative care
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and positive patient experience

About you

You are a caring and organised Enrolled Nurse who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality patient‑centred care.

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (APHRA)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver delegated nursing care safely and effectively
• Strong communication skills and commitment to patient advocacy
• Sound clinical assessment skills within scope of practice
• Commitment to infection control, quality improvement and safe practice
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Motivation to contribute to professional development and continuous learning
• Able to work across a variety of shifts including nightshift.

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 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.

Applications close Tuesday, 17th November 2026.

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).

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