Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical

Mater Group; Springfield; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Staff benefits

Job summary

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Medical and Surgical Wards on a permanent part-time relief roster basis. The role involves providing high‑quality nursing care across medical and rehabilitation settings in a modern 80‑bed facility that will open in 2026.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration with no restrictions and have at least 2 years of ward nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Surgical and Medical ward nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments using a structured approach.
• Implement planned evidence-based nursing interventions within your scope of practice.
• Act as a patient advocate by ensuring informed consent prior to procedures.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for patients and staff.
• Maintain strict adherence to Infection Control policies and organisational procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality of corporate and patient information.
• Achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures relevant to medical, rehabilitation, and surgical patients.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional care.
• Integrate quality and risk management strategies into daily practice.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and skills to support ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced, motivated and adaptable Registered Nurses to join our Medical and Surgical Wards on a permanent part-time relief roster basis.

Mater Hospital Springfield (MHS) is a contemporary and innovative 80-bed facility incorporating the latest digital technologies, community wellness initiatives, and patient- and family-centered models of care. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, opening in early 2026, MHS serves the growing Greater Springfield region with a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, perioperative, day oncology, ICU, maternity, and emergency services — caring for over 200,000 patients annually

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be a vital member of the nursing team, delivering exceptional care across medical, rehabilitation, and surgical settings. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments using a structured approach
• Implementing planned evidence-based nursing interventions within your scope of practice
• Acting as a patient advocate by ensuring informed consent prior to procedures
• Promoting a safe, secure, and respectful environment for patients and staff
• Maintaining strict adherence to Infection Control policies and organisational procedures
• Ensuring confidentiality of corporate and patient information
• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
• Demonstrating clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures relevant to medical, rehabilitation, and surgical patients
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional care
• Integrating quality and risk management strategies into daily practice
• Maintaining current clinical knowledge and skills to support ongoing professional development

About you

The ideal candidate will have current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions.

• Minimum 2 Years experience in Surgical and Medical ward nursing
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Adaptable and motivated to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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

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