Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Mater Health Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Professional development

Salary packaging

Health support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in our Emergency Department. This permanent position can be part time (24 hours per week), full time (38 hours per week) or casual, based at our Gold Coast Campus in Southport.

You will deliver high-quality emergency care, work in a dynamic team, and support ongoing professional development. Applicants must have 12 months ED experience and current AHPRA registration.

Qualifications

• 12 months post-graduate experience in an Emergency Department setting.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, clinical judgement and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced ED.
• Assess, manage and treat emergency presentations.
• Contribute to quality and risk management in daily practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary emergency team to provide excellent care.
• Maintain current knowledge and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Communication skills

Clinical judgement

Time management

Autonomy

Job description

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking a Registered Nurse to work within our Emergency Department. This position will be employed on a permanent part time (24 hours per week), full time (38 hours per week) or casual basis. 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: $44.06 - $56.52 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

We are seeking dynamic and adaptable Registered Nurses who thrive in a fast‑paced emergency environment and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes across the patient journey and continuum of care
• Demonstrating strong clinical expertise in the assessment, management and treatment of emergency presentations
• Implementing quality and risk management strategies within daily practice
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary emergency team to deliver high‑quality care
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to support ongoing professional development

About you

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• A minimum of 12 months documented post‑graduate experience working in an Emergency Department setting
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication, clinical judgement and time management skills
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights and weekends

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
• 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

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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