Registered Nurse - Acute Medical and Respiratory

Mater Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Staff benefits

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Acute Medical and Respiratory Inpatient team in a permanent part-time role, 32 hours per week.

You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a collaborative acute care environment, supported by a multidisciplinary team. The position offers salary packaging up to $18,550 and access to staff benefits.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in medical and respiratory nursing.
• Recent acute care nursing experience within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Conduct patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, allied health, and community care teams to provide coordinated care.
• Advocate for patients and support informed healthcare decision-making.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management initiatives.
• Support the development of students and less experienced team members.
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing professional development.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Medical nursing

Respiratory nursing

Acute care

Job description

Registered Nurse - Acute Medical and Respiratory

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Acute Medical and Respiratory Inpatient team in a permanent part-time position, working 32 hours per week.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative acute care environment, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse patient cohort. You'll be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team that is committed to delivering exceptional clinical outcomes and positive patient experiences.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 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 a Registered Nurse within the Acute Medical and Respiratory team, you will play a key role in delivering safe, evidence-based care while supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care and achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Conduct patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, allied health, and community care teams to provide coordinated care
• Advocate for patients and support informed healthcare decision-making
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management initiatives
• Support the development of students and less experienced team members
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing professional development

About you

You are a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment. Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, you bring strong clinical expertise, sound judgement, and a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for patients and their families.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in medical and respiratory nursing
• Recent acute care nursing experience within a hospital setting
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• A commitment to patient‑centred care, safety, and continuous improvement
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Availability to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including early, late, night, and weekend shifts

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

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